Corporate Financial Accountant

Corporate Financial Accountant

£450-£520 per day (Umbrella) - Depending on Experience Hybrid Working Monday to Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm 3-6 Month Ongoing Contract

The Corporate Financial Accountant will lead on the production of the Council's Statement of Accounts
, ensuring compliance with current accounting regulations, audit standards and best practice. The role also oversees balance sheet management, statutory returns, tax compliance and continuous improvement across financial processes.

• Lead year-end processes and production of the Statement of Accounts
• Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts throughout the financial year
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements and best practice
• Complete statutory returns including CIPFA
  , Government and revenue statistical submissions (RO returns and Quarterly Revenue Updates)
• Maintain oversight of debtor balances and bad debt provisions
• Support service charge calculations at budget setting and year-end
• Act as the Council's lead contact with HMRC on tax matters and complete tax returns
• Provide specialist financial and tax advice to internal stakeholders
• Work closely with external auditors and finance teams during audit periods
• Lead or support finance transformation and improvement projects

• Strong technical financial accounting experience within a Local Authority environment
• Proven experience producing statutory accounts and managing audit processes
• Excellent knowledge of local government accounting regulations and reporting standards
• Experience managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Able to manage competing priorities and deliver to strict deadlines

PLEASE NOTE:
All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.