Interim Technical Accountant (Closedown Lead)
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- Interim Technical Accountant (Closedown Lead) Location: South of England Rate: TBC Contract Length: 6 Months Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 Days p/w Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities Lead and support the completion of the 2025/26 Statement of Accounts and year-end closedown process.
- Review, reconcile and finalise the Trial Balance , ensuring all year-end adjustments are accurately processed.
- Take ownership of Non-Current Asset Accounting , including asset additions, disposals, revaluations, impairments and PPE disclosures.
- Prepare and review technical accounting papers and statutory disclosures in line with the CIPFA Code of Practice .
- Produce high-quality audit working papers and respond to external audit queries.
- Work alongside the wider finance team to ensure the successful completion of the 2025/26 accounts .
- Identify, investigate and resolve complex technical accounting issues.
- Support balance sheet reconciliations and provide technical accounting expertise across the finance function.
- Essential Requirements Proven experience as a Technical Accountant, Financial Reporting Accountant, Principal Accountant or Closedown Accountant within a UK Local Authority.
- Extensive experience delivering Statement of Accounts and year-end closedown activities.
- Strong technical knowledge of Local Government accounting regulations , the CIPFA Code , and statutory reporting requirements.
- Significant experience managing and reviewing Trial Balances , balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements.
- Strong understanding of Non-Current Assets, Capital Accounting and PPE disclosures .
- Experience dealing directly with external audit and resolving audit queries.
- Fully Qualified Accountant ( CCAB/CIMA ).
- Ability to hit the ground running and work independently to meet statutory deadlines.
- If the above is of interest please contact: archie.sala@g2recruitment.com or call 0115 666 6399.
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