Interim Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in public sector roles is seeking an interim Financial Accountant for a Local Authority in the London area. This role involves assisting a team in accounting activities and producing high-quality annual accounts. Candidates must be qualified accountants with at least five years of experience in a local authority setting. The position offers hybrid working and is urgent as it is open until filled. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting and motivating a team delivering accounting, systems and capital finance activities.
• Producing high-quality annual accounts and supporting smooth external audit processes.
• Assisting the budget-setting cycle and contributing to medium-term financial planning.
• Maintaining robust financial controls and oversight of key financial processes.
• Providing clear, practical advice to senior Finance leaders in a rapidly changing public-sector environment.

Skills

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Education

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

Job description

Interim Financial Accountant

• 3-6 month contract
• £550 – £600 per day
• Hybrid working – London Office

About the client

Morgan Law are seeking an interim Financial Accountant for a Local Authority in the London area.

Accountabilities

• Assisting and motivating a team delivering accounting, systems and capital finance activities.
• Producing high-quality annual accounts and supporting smooth external audit processes.
• Assisting the budget-setting cycle and contributing to medium-term financial planning.
• Maintaining robust financial controls and oversight of key financial processes.
• Providing clear, practical advice to senior Finance leaders in a rapidly changing public-sector environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) (E)
• 5 years experience as a Financial 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.