Technical Accountant Closedown Review

Technical Accountant - Closedown Review

500 per day Interim Contract until 31 December 2026 Mainly Remote

We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Accountant to support a Local Authority client with a key Closedown Review workstream within its Finance Transformation Programme. This role will also provide support to the Corporate Finance Team, including Chief Accountant-related responsibilities as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a fundamental review of the 2025/26 closedown process and Statement of Accounts.

• Assess revenue and capital closedown procedures, working papers, reconciliations and audit trails.

• Review team capacity, roles and responsibilities, governance and management oversight.

• Evaluate compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice and Disclosure Checklist.

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounts production, strengthen balance sheet assurance and improve external audit readiness.

• Review findings from internal audit, external audit and previous independent reviews.

• Assess capital accounting, pensions, grants accounting, fixed asset processes and finance system controls.

Essential Requirements

• Fully Qualified CCAB Accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Minimum 5 years' post-qualified experience (PQE) .

• Significant local government finance experience .

• Proven experience managing or supporting the closure of Statement of Accounts .

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of CIPFA requirements.

• Experience working with external auditors and driving process improvements.

Contract Details

• 500 per day (flexiable)

• Interim contract until 31 December 2026

• Mainly remote

• Approximately one office visit per month This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned local government finance professional to play a key role in improving closedown processes and supporting a wider finance transformation programme.