Interim Group Accountant (Corporate Resources)

Morgan Law; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Group Accountant - Corporate for a local authority in London. This 6-month contract involves budget support, strategic financial analysis, and close collaboration with senior leaders for improved decision-making. Candidates should be CCAB or CIMA qualified and demonstrate strong corporate experience, particularly in local authorities. The position requires excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance/accounting experience.
• Strong Corporate experience working in a local authority organisation.
• Strong strategic FBP experience working in a local authority, ideally a London Borough.

Responsibilities

• Supporting budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting across diverse service areas.
• Providing clear, strategic financial analysis that drives smarter decision-making.
• Challenging assumptions and influencing senior leaders to deliver efficiencies and value for money.
• Acting as a bridge between finance and operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

CCAB or CIMA Qualified

Job description

Interim Group Accountant - Corporate

Local Government

• 6 month contract
• (Apply online only) per day
• 1 day a week on site

About the client

Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Group Accountant - Corporate for a local authority in London.

Accountabilities

• Supporting budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting across diverse service areas (Finance, IT and revs and bens, chief exec, HR, comms, legal, and policy)
• Providing clear, strategic financial analysis that drives smarter decision-making
• Challenging assumptions and influencing senior leaders to deliver efficiencies and value for money
• Acting as a bridge between finance and operations - turning numbers into real-world impact

Candidate Requirements

• CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance / accounting experience (E)
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong Corporate experience working in a local authority organisation (E)Strong strategic FBP experience working in a local authority, ideally a London Borough (E)

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.