Senior Financial Accountant

19 Days Old

Interim Senior Financial Accountant
£400 to £500 p/day
Interim, Full time
North West (hybrid/remote working)
Interim Senior Financial Accountant opportunity to add value to an evolving Local Authority in the North West for a 6 to 9 -month interim assignment. As the Interim Senior Financial Accountant you will support the Head of Finance over and through the year end close down period:
Key responsibilities of the Interim Senior Financial Accountant:
Provide essential year‑end support, ensuring all financial statements are compliant with the CIPFA Code of Practice and outputs meet external audit standards and organisational requirements.
Review and quality‑check working papers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness. Coordinate and maintain the year‑end timetable, working closely with internal teams to ensure all deadlines and deliverables are met. Lead the preparation and management of the Comprehensive Income & Expenditure Statement, MiRs and supporting Notes to the Accounts as per the timetable, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to resolve queries and ensure a smooth, efficient year‑end close.
Essential experience of the Interim Senior Financial Accountant:
A CCAB qualification as well as a management qualification, with membership of a relevant accountancy body and evidence of CPD. Previous Local Authority background Proven ability to add value in a large year-end close-down setting Ability to assist with the co-ordination of the wider team would be advantageousBenefits of the role:
Solid and supportive team environment Adding value to CV with another Local Authority interim role Hybrid working (Remote could be considered for the right candidate)
This is an exciting opportunity for an interim who thrives on delivering results at year end. The role is hybrid - the client is open to discussing working patterns for the right candidate.
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the
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Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website
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Location:
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary:
£400 - £500 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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