Interim Collection Fund Accountant - Local Authority

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking experienced Collection Fund Accountants for interim opportunities within UK local government. The role focuses on Collection Fund accounting for Council Tax and Business Rates, with duties including NNDR1/NNDR3 returns, and year-end support.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of NNDR, Council Tax, and statutory accounting, and will work closely with Revenues and Finance teams to meet statutory deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in Collection Fund accounting for UK local authorities.
• Knowledge of NNDR, Council Tax and Collection Fund regulations.
• Experience preparing statutory returns and year-end accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Collection Fund accounts including Council Tax and Business Rates.
• Support NNDR1 and NNDR3 returns preparation and reconciliation.
• Calculate surpluses/deficits and support statutory estimates.

Skills

Collection Fund accounting

Local authority experience

Council Tax knowledge

NNDR knowledge

Statutory accounting

CIPFA guidance

Deadline driven

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

We are looking to speak with experienced Collection Fund Accountants who are available for interim opportunities within local government.

With councils preparing for key Collection Fund reporting requirements, we are keen to connect with finance professionals who can provide specialist support across Council Tax, Business Rates (NNDR) and statutory accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Collection Fund accounts, including Council Tax and Business Rates.

• Support the completion and reconciliation of NNDR1 and NNDR3 returns.

• Calculate Collection Fund surpluses and deficits and support the relevant statutory estimates.

• Assist with Council Tax base calculations and Business Rates forecasts.

• Reconcile Collection Fund balances to the general ledger.

• Support year-end closedown, statutory accounts and audit queries.

• Provide technical advice on Collection Fund accounting and relevant local government regulations.

• Work closely with Revenues, Finance and senior management teams.

Essential Experience

• Previous Collection Fund accounting experience within a UK local authority.

• Strong knowledge of NNDR, Council Tax and Collection Fund regulations.

• Experience preparing statutory returns and supporting year-end accounts.

• Good understanding of local government accounting practices and CIPFA guidance.

• Ability to work independently and meet statutory deadlines.

CCAB qualification, part-qualification or strong relevant local authority experience will be considered.