Interim Closedown Support Accountant

G2 Recruitment Group Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Closedown Support Accountant for an interim role in the West Midlands. This 9-month contract involves supporting the year-end closedown process, drafting accounts, and liaising with auditors. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in local government finance and public sector standards. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £450-£550 per day and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in local government finance, particularly year-end closedown.
• Strong understanding of public sector accounting standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the year–end closedown process for 2025/26.
• Draft key sections of the statement of accounts.
• Prepare and review working papers and financial statements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Finalise reconciliations of control accounts.
• Provide technical accounting advice and support.

Skills

Local government finance

Public sector accounting standards

Technical accounting advice

Education

Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Opportunity – Interim Closedown Support Accountant – West Midlands

One of my local Government clients based in the West Midlands are currently on the lookout for a Closedown Support Accountant to join their team on an interim basis.

Closedown Support Accountant

Contract Length: 9 Months +

Pay Rate: 450– 550 p/d (DOE)

Days: X5 p/w

Hybrid: X2 days in office p/w

Location: West Midlands

Start Date: September/October

You will be expected to:

• Support the year–end closedown process for 2025/26.
• Draft key sections of the statement of accounts (expenditure, funding, analysis, balance sheet etc.).
• Prepare and review working papers and financial statements in line with CIPFA Code of Practice.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Finalise reconciliations of control accounts.
• Provide technical accounting advice and support to the wider finance team.

Successful candidates will:

• Be a qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Have extensive experience in local government finance, particularly year–end closedown.
• Have a strong understanding of public sector accounting standards and regulations.

If you match the above criteria then please don't hesitate to reach out and send your CV or call me on (phone number removed).

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