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Financial Accountant - Year end

Financial Accountant - Year end

Reed

Posted 5 days ago, valid for 10 days

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

£30 per hour

Part Time

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The position is for a Financial Accountant with an hourly rate of £30 per hour, negotiable, and is a temporary role lasting 6 months with potential for temp to perm.
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in preparing statutory year-end accounts, particularly in a public sector environment.
The role involves preparing year-end accounts, leading the closedown process, and resolving audit queries with a strong focus on accuracy.
Advanced Excel skills and a CCAB qualification are essential, with local government experience being highly desirable.
The job offers a hybrid working model with mandatory in-office attendance on Wednesdays.

Financial Accountant

Hourly Rate: £30 per hour (via Umbrella, negotiable)
Location: Hybrid (with mandatory Wednesdays in-office)
Job Type: Temporary (6 months, potential for temp to perm)

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to support a local council through the year-end and audit processes for a minimum of 6 months. This role is ideal for someone with a background in public sector accounting, particularly within local government, who can handle statutory account preparations and audit resolutions effectively.

Day-to-day of the role:

Prepare statutory year-end accounts and maintain a changes log, including journal entries.
Plan and lead the year-end closedown through to successful audit conclusion.
Resolve audit queries efficiently and maintain high standards of accuracy and numeracy throughout the process.
Own the numbers and drive progress within the financial department.
Work collaboratively in a large, complex public sector environment to meet financial deadlines and requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years' experience in preparing statutory year-end accounts.
Proven track record of planning and leading a year-end closedown to audit conclusion.
Strong ability to resolve audit queries and manage financial records accurately.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience working in a large complex public sector organisation; local government experience is highly desirable.
CCAB qualification is essential (QBE considered for exceptional candidates).

Desirable Skills:

CIPFA qualification.
Familiarity with completing local government statistical returns.

Benefits:

Hybrid working model, offering flexibility with mandatory office presence on Wednesdays.
Opportunity for temporary to permanent transition based on performance.

If you are interested and would like to find out more, please apply or email

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