Our Public Sector Client is looking for anexperienced Financial Accountant, ideally with local government experience, to support themfor at least 6 months through the year end and audit processes.
Location: Leicester
Pay Rate: 21.89ph - 23.58ph
Hybrid working, with every Wednesday in the office as a minimum, with extra days possible to suit business needs. There is the option to go temp-to-perm in this role.
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide financial and other information/advice to agreed timescales.
- Complete and submit statistical information, specialist support and returns as appropriate.
- Prepare the statutory accounts and lead the year end planning process including delivering of training on yearend processes
- Be a key contact for the external auditors and ensure that audit responses are accurate and completed within agreed timescales.
- Support the process to review balance sheet reconciliations
Essential:
- Hands on experience of preparing statutory year end accounts for a minimum of 3 years
- Experience of planning and leading a year end closedown through to audit conclusion
- Experience of resolving audit queries