Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an Interim Closedown/End of Year Accountant to join one of our Local Authority clients for a minimum of 6 months. This is a crucial role within the structure and gives the successful applicant the chance to add real value to the existing team during a vital time of year.
Key responsibilities of the Closedown Accountant:
Leading the year end process
Working as an intermediary to explain any variance analysis
Preparation, reviewing, sense checking and proof reading of final accounts
Supporting colleagues in the resolution of accounting and budgetary issues
Treasury Management
Managing the Capital Programmes
VAT, Creditors
Provision of technical accounting and possibly budgetary advice
Preparing adjusting journals as necessary
Being the main point of contact for auditors
Leading the group consolidations
Ensuring the delivery against the audit schedules and timelines.
The successful Closedown Accountant will:
Must have experience of closing accounts for a Local Authority
Evidence of working within the Public/Local Authority Sector
Development and delivery of process improvements
Ideally be fully qualified and registered with professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or equivalent
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence others
Self-starter experienced in leading on year-end and liaising with auditors
Advanced excel skills.
We are offering a competitive day rate of &pou...