Interim Closedown Support Accountant

G2 Recruitment Group Limited; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is looking for an Interim Closedown Support Accountant to provide support remotely for a local government client. The role involves preparing the Statement of Accounts, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates need qualifications such as CIPFA, ACCA, or ACA and experience in local authority accounting. This six-month contract offers a daily rate between £350 and £400, starting mid to late January.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in local authority setting.
• Proven ability to prepare the Statement of Accounts.
• Strong technical skills in capital accounting and pensions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver the Statement of Accounts.
• Produce and validate yearend working papers.
• Coordinate preclose and final closedown activities.
• Ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Engage with stakeholders for accurate yearend data.

Skills

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

Knowledge of the CIPFA Code of Practice

Strong systems and Excel skills

Technical expertise in capital accounting

Technical expertise in pensions (IAS 19)

Experience in preparing Statement of Accounts

Job description

Job Opportunity! - Interim Closedown Support Accountant - Fully Remote

A local government client of mine are currently on the lookout for a Closedown Support Accountant to join their team on a fully remote interim basis.

Contract Duration: 6 Months +

Rate: £350 - £400 per day (depending on experience)

Fully Remote

Start Date: Mid to Late January.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver the Statement of Accounts in compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice and IFRS requirements, ensuring accuracy across all primary statements (Comprehensive Income & Expenditure, Movement in Reserves, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and supporting notes.
• Produce and validate yearend working papers for all technical accounting areas underpinning the Statement of Accounts, including accruals, provisions, reserves movements, capital accounting, pensions (IAS 19), and financial instruments disclosures.
• Coordinate preclose and final closedown activities to meet statutory deadlines, including ledger reconciliations, year‑end journals, and adjustments required for the draft and audited Statement of Accounts.
• Ensure compliance and audit readiness by creating a robust audit trail, responding to external auditor queries, and supporting Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) returns and related disclosures.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external bodies to gather accurate yearend data, resolve technical accounting issues, and implement best practice improvements for future Statement of Accounts production.

Candidates Must:

• Be a qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with strong knowledge of the CIPFA Code of Practice and IFRS for local authorities.
• Have a proven experience in preparing Statement of Accounts and supporting yearend closedown in a local authority setting.
• Have technical expertise in key areas such as capital accounting, pensions (IAS 19), and financial instruments.
• Have strong systems and Excel skills, with ability to produce accurate working papers and manage complex reconciliations.

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