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