Interim Senior Financial Reporting Manager

Venn Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Senior Financial Reporting Manager to work in London on a hybrid basis for 6 months. The successful candidate must have at least three years of recent experience at the Deputy Chief Accountant level in a local authority, with a proven record in statutory accounts and a deep understanding of local government finance legislation. This role offers a competitive rate of £500 per day.

Benefits

Eligibility for vouchers from high street organizations for recommendations

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience at Deputy Chief Accountant level in local government.
• Proven record in end-to-end production of statutory accounts.
• Deep understanding of local government finance legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the completion and audit of the Council's Statement of Accounts.
• Initiate and oversee preparations for year-end closure.
• Manage all aspects of the Collection Fund.
• Drive automation of statutory financial returns.
• Ensure efficiency, accuracy, and audit readiness.

Skills

Leadership in complex financial environments

Production of statutory accounts

Understanding of local government finance legislation

Experience in financial reporting

Audit processes

Job description

Overview

Interim Senior Financial Reporting Manager – Based in London, hybrid. Length: 6 months initially. Inside IR35. Rate: £500 per day via an umbrella company.

We are seeking a highly experienced finance professional to take on an interim Senior Financial Reporting Manager role within a local authority. The successful candidate will have at least three years' recent experience operating at Deputy Chief Accountant level in a local government setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the completion and external audit of the Council\'s 2024/25 Statement of Accounts, ensuring full statutory compliance
• Initiate and oversee preparations for the 2025/26 year-end closure, including robust in-year reconciliation procedures
• Manage all aspects of the Collection Fund
• Drive automation and digitisation of statutory financial returns using the Council\'s financial systems
• Ensure high standards of efficiency, accuracy, and audit readiness

Experience and knowledge required

• Proven track record in end-to-end production of statutory accounts
• Deep understanding of local government finance legislation
• Strong leadership in complex financial environments
• Experience in financial reporting and audit processes

How to apply

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact the London Local Government Recruitment team on or send your CV to

Notes

Venn Group\'s "Recommendation Scheme": if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations