Technical Accountant Closedown Review
Job in
Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Opus People Solutions Ltd
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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