Interim Chief Accountant Local Government - London 6 month initial contract £700+ p/d 2-3 days a week on site About the client Morgan Law is seeking an interim Chief Accountant for a local authority in London, reporting to the Deputy S151. Accountabilities Responsible for preparing the annual Statement of Accounts and disclosure notes To provide leadership and oversight to the core accounting, systems and capital financing functions to support the effective stewardship of the Council's financial resources Streamline the processes for reconciliations, VAT and payroll to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger and analysis of the movement of accounts Ensure all statutory returns are completed accurately and timely manner, manage the relationships with auditors at an operational level, managing the audit schedule and raising accounting issues Liaise with external auditors and leading the Audit process for various authorities Responsible for the preparing audit working papers including the explanations and supporting working papers for the complex queries Leading the development and monitoring of accounts closure processes, including leading on accounting for non-current assets and asset valuations, PFI and leasing Candidate Requirements Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) (E)