Interim Accountant – Balance Sheet & Treasury Lead

Civic Recruitment Limited; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an Interim Accountant to support robust financial governance at our Northallerton location. The role focuses on balance sheet control, technical accounting, and treasury activities.

The successful candidate will lead reconciliations, manage VAT and regulatory reporting, and oversee the finance system (Xero). Local authority or public/private sector experience is preferred, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting expertise, including financial controls, balance sheet management, and statutory reporting.
• Experience delivering financial reporting in line with relevant accounting frameworks and standards.
• Proven ability to manage cash flow, treasury functions, and funding streams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead balance sheet control processes, ensuring reconciliations are accurate and audit-ready.
• Oversee technical accounting compliance and the production of high-quality financial statements.
• Manage reserves balances and funding streams with clear reporting and planning alignment.
• Oversee cash flow, banking and investment activities to maintain liquidity and treasury compliance.
• Prepare treasury reports for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Take ownership of VAT returns, government submissions, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee income recognition and grant accounting with strong controls.
• Line manage and support an Accounts Assistant.
• Administer finance systems (including Xero) and drive process improvements.

Skills

Technical accounting

Cash flow management

Treasury functions

Regulatory reporting

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

CCAB-qualified accountant

AAT-qualified accounting technician

Tools

Xero

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an Interim Accountant to support robust financial governance at our Northallerton location. The role focuses on balance sheet control, technical accounting, and treasury activities.

The successful candidate will lead reconciliations, manage VAT and regulatory reporting, and oversee the finance system (Xero). Local authority or public/private sector experience is preferred, with strong leadership and communication skills.