Job Summary: Interim Technical/Financial Accountant - Statutory Accounts, Pensions, and Treasury
Pay: £630 per day
Role Purpose:
The position involves supporting the Pensions, Treasury, and Statutory Accounts team for the 2024/25 year-end closing, including interim audits and preparation of the Statement of Accounts. The role is a minimum six-month assignment, reporting to the Chief Accountant (Statutory Accounts) and Pensions Finance Manager.
Ideal Candidate:
- Fully qualified accountant.
- Experience in financial reporting and year-end closing within local government.
Key Responsibilities:
Statutory Accounts:
- Implement IFRS 16 Lease accounting for 2024/25 accounts.
- Support interim audit data analysis and address audit queries for 2024/25 and 2023/24.
- Assist with the completion of 2023/24 Whole of Government Accounts.
- Coordinate year-end debtors/creditors reconciliations and disclosures for 2024/25 accounts.
- Contribute to the production of the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts.
Pensions:
- Assist with Pension Fund year-end closing, audit, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensure statutory returns are completed on time.
- Manage treasury activities to maintain liquidity for payments and trades.
- Monitor and deliver Pension and Statutory Accounts projects.
- Support preparation of Pension Fund Accounts in line with accounting and regulatory standards.
Other:
- Handle additional reasonable tasks as assigned by management.
If interested please call Harrison 0161 667 0023
