Technical Close-Down Accountant

SHEER JOBS LIMITED; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

SHEER JOBS LIMITED is seeking a Technical Close-Down Accountant for an Inside IR35 role in Rugby. The role requires extensive close down accounting experience within a local authority, and not in private sector or national government contexts.

Office attendance is 2/3 days per week, with a day rate open for discussion. Ideal candidates will have district/borough council experience and be able to provide technical support around the year end as part of a wider financial transformation project.

Qualifications

• Must have recent local authority experience; private sector or national government background not suitable.
• Extensive technical/close down accounting experience.
• District/Borough Council background preferred.
• Provide technical support around year end.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support around year end close down.
• Assist with year end processes for the council's closedown programme.

Skills

Close down accounting

Local authority experience

Year end support

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Technical Close-Down Accountant - Inside IR35

Office attendance: 2/3 days per week ideally but will consider candidates seeking less office time due to the nature and niche element of the role.

Day rate: Open on day rate and open to seeing candidates across the board.

Project: Year end/closedown programme being undertaken by the council, as part of a wider financial transformation.

Key requirements:

• MUST have recent local authority experience - people with a private sector or national government background will not be suitable.
• The client cannot consider long notice periods.
• Extensive technical/close down accounting experience.
• Ideally someone with experience within a District/Borough Council background vs county/unitary authorities.
• Providing Technical support around year end.

Process:

• 1 stage interview process. Ideally to take place next week suitable shortlist pending.

Location: Rugby