Interim Technical Accountant (Closedown Lead)

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