£450 - £500 Per Day
Full Time
Temporary
North West London, Greater London
Public Sector And Council
Posted 2 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
£450–£520 per day (Umbrella) – Depending on Experience
Hybrid Working
Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm
3–6 Month Ongoing Contract
Role Purpose The Corporate Financial Accountant will lead on the production of the Council’s Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with current accounting regulations, audit standards and best practice. The role also oversees balance sheet management, statutory returns, tax compliance and continuous improvement across financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead year-end processes and production of the Statement of Accounts
- Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts throughout the financial year
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements and best practice
- Complete statutory returns including CIPFA, Government and revenue statistical submissions (RO returns and Quarterly Revenue Updates)
- Maintain oversight of debtor balances and bad debt provisions
- Support service charge calculations at budget setting and year-end
- Act as the Council’s lead contact with HMRC on tax matters and complete tax returns
- Provide specialist financial and tax advice to internal stakeholders
- Work closely with external auditors and finance teams during audit periods
- Lead or support finance transformation and improvement projects
- Strong technical financial accounting experience within a Local Authority environment
- Proven experience producing statutory accounts and managing audit processes
- Excellent knowledge of local government accounting regulations and reporting standards
- Experience managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Able to manage competing priorities and deliver to strict deadlines
PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.
Damilola Alabede
Damilola.alabede@voxconsultants.com
02081384125
Division V85
Vox Network Consultants
27 Clements Lane
Greater London
EC4N 7AE
0208 1384125
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