Interim Chief Accountant

Morgan Law; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an interim Chief Accountant for a local authority in London. The role requires a qualified accountant with at least 5 years of Chief Accountant experience in a local authority setting, strong knowledge of statutory accounting, and immediate availability. The position involves preparing the annual Statement of Accounts and managing audit processes.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as Chief Accountant in a local authority setting.
• Deep knowledge of statutory accounting requirements.
• Immediately available for work.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing the annual Statement of Accounts.
• Provide leadership to core accounting and financial functions.
• Ensure completion of statutory returns accurately and timely.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Interim Chief Accountant
Local Government - London

• 6 month initial contract
• 700+ p/d
• 2-3 days a week on site

About the client
Morgan Law is seeking an interim Chief Accountant for a local authority in London, reporting to the Deputy S151.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for preparing the annual Statement of Accounts and disclosure notes
• To provide leadership and oversight to the core accounting, systems and capital financing functions to support the effective stewardship of the Council's financial resources
• Streamline the processes for reconciliations, VAT and payroll to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger and analysis of the movement of accounts
• Ensure all statutory returns are completed accurately and timely manner, manage the relationships with auditors at an operational level, managing the audit schedule and raising accounting issues
• Liaise with external auditors and leading the Audit process for various authorities
• Responsible for the preparing audit working papers including the explanations and supporting working papers for the complex queries
• Leading the development and monitoring of accounts closure processes, including leading on accounting for non-current assets and asset valuations, PFI and leasing

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) (E)
• 5 years experience as Chief Accountant in a local authority setting and a deep knowledge of statutory accounting requirements (E)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Immediately available for work

Campaign Timeline

This is an urgent post and is open until filled.

Equality & Diversity Statement

Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate's merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.