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

Role Purpose 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

About You

• 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.