Public Sector Statutory Reporting Senior Accountant

Randstad Financial & Professional; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in finance is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to prepare annual statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with local authority accounting standards. The candidate will lead statutory reporting, manage complex financial submissions, and foster relationships with auditors. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in local authority accounting, proven statutory reporting experience, and excellent leadership skills. This contract role requires a proactive individual with high integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Deep practical knowledge of the Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting.
• Proven experience in preparing and delivering complex statutory financial statements.
• Experience in managing, developing, and motivating team members.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements ensuring compliance.
• Manage submissions for Whole of Government Accounts and HMRC returns.
• Establish relationships with external auditors for the audit process.
• Provide financial accounting training to teams.

Skills

UK Local Authority Accounting expertise

Statutory Reporting experience

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

A recruitment agency specializing in finance is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to prepare annual statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with local authority accounting standards. The candidate will lead statutory reporting, manage complex financial submissions, and foster relationships with auditors. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in local authority accounting, proven statutory reporting experience, and excellent leadership skills. This contract role requires a proactive individual with high integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement.