Interim Technical Accountant; Closedown Lead
Job in
London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listing for:
g2 Recruitment
Seasonal/Temporary
position
Listed on 2026-11-08
Job specializations:
-
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Interim Technical Accountant (Closedown Lead)
Location: South of England
Rate: TBC
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.
- 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.
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