Corporate Finance Manager – Local Government

The Opportunity

We are looking to speak with experienced Interim Chief Accountants and Corporate Finance Managers who have a strong background in Local Government and are considering their next contract.

We are particularly interested in hands-on technical accountants who can take ownership of statutory accounts, year-end closedown and wider corporate finance responsibilities, rather than solely overseeing the work of others.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead the preparation and delivery of local authority Statements of Accounts.

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Manage year-end closedown, external audit and technical accounting matters.

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Oversee balance-sheet reconciliations, working papers and statutory disclosures.

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Provide technical advice on capital accounting, fixed assets, reserves and treasury management.

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Support cash-flow forecasting, financial controls and corporate reporting.

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Resolve outstanding audit queries and improve the quality of financial information.

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Support finance teams through periods of change, vacancies or increased workload.

About You

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Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA).

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Recent experience in a Local Authority finance team, ideally at district, borough or county council level.

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Proven hands-on experience preparing Statements of Accounts.

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Strong understanding of the CIPFA/LASAAC Code and local government accounting requirements.

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Comfortable working independently and delivering against challenging deadlines.

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Previous Interim Chief Accountant, Deputy Chief Accountant, Technical Accountant or Corporate Finance Manager experience
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed