Financial Reporting Manager (Local Authority)

Spencer Clarke Group; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Financial Reporting Manager to oversee financial accounts for Local Authorities in Kingston upon Thames. This role includes responsibilities such as updating financial registers, managing reporting tasks, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The contract is for a minimum of 3-6 months, offering competitive daily rates based on experience.

Qualifications

• Detailed experience with financial accounts for large Local Authorities.
• Liaison with Internal and External Auditors.
• Understanding of Local Authority taxation and VAT.

Responsibilities

• Update Fixed Assets Register and manage entry disclosures.
• Process lease details for IFRS16 accounting.
• Support financial integrity and reporting for Councils.

Skills

Financial account closing

Leading production of financial statements

Knowledge of Local Authority taxation

Experience using Business World (Agresso)

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Financial Reporting Manager (Local Authority), Kingston upon Thames

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Client:

Spencer Clarke Group

Location:

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

About the role:

Based in Greater London (Hybrid):

• Updating the Fixed Assets Register and actioning all fixed assets accounting entries and disclosures for one of the two boroughs for 2023/24.
• Processing leases details to determine the upcoming accounting impact of the introduction of IFRS16 for leases accounting from 1 April 2024 for both councils.
• Responsible for supporting the Head of Financial Reporting & Control to maintain the integrity of both Councils financial ledgers and financial reporting, and to provide strong financial control and stewardship of Council finances
• Support performance management framework as part of the programme to drive improvement to the quality of performance data from relevant council services.

About you:

You will have the following skillsets or experiences:

• Detailed knowledge & experience of closing the financial accounts for a large Local Authority, including liaison with Internal and External Auditors
• Experience of leading or contributing to the production of Local Authority statement of accounts and understanding of Local Authority taxation / VAT.
• Knowledge of financial systems and experience using Business World (Agresso) or similar packages to deliver useful management information and complete statutory external reporting requirements

What’s on offer:

• Salary: £500+* per day inside IR35.

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Overtime: no options available
• Contract type: Contract – 3-6 month minimum.