Interim Senior Technical Accountant

My Local Government client is looking to recruit a Senior technical accountant to join them on an interim basis for a period of 6 to 9 months. Reporting into the Head of Corporate Finance, the role will be responsible…

Finance
Pay rate £500 – £600/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 12 August 2026

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My Local Government client is looking to recruit a Senior technical accountant to join them on an interim basis for a period of 6 to 9 months. Reporting into the Head of Corporate Finance, the role will be responsible for leading and managing the accountancy, budgetary and financial support to the council as well as ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, CIPFA guidance and legislative requirements, including production of final accounts, budget estimates and development/ maintenance of budgetary control systems.

Duties will include:

25/26 Close down as well as manage next years close down as well
Produce the annual statement of accounts and other statutory returns
Liaise and manage external auditors
Provide budgetary and financial support
Research new and significant accounting requirements and draft responses to relevant government consultations, such as changes to funding, financial policies and/or procedures.To be considered for the role you will need to be a fully qualified CCAB accountant as well as have previous Local Government finance experience, including previous close down and year and experience.

The role is being offered on a remote basis with some occasional travel required when necessary. The day rate is £500 to £600 a day insider IR35

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