Technical Year-End / Close Down Accountant – AR

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Rugby Borough Council is seeking an experienced Technical Year-End / Close Down Accountant to support its year-end close-down programme within a financial transformation project. The role is temporary and project-based, with the expectation of 2–3 days in the office per week.

You will provide specialist technical accounting support, help complete year-end processes, and assist with audit readiness. Candidates should have recent local authority finance experience, strong year-end skills, and the

Qualifications

• Recent experience working within a local authority finance team.
• Extensive technical accounting and year-end close-down experience.
• A strong understanding of local government accounting and financial reporting.
• The ability to work independently and provide specialist technical support.
• Availability to start at short notice, as long notice periods cannot be accommodated.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting support throughout the year-end and financial close-down process.
• Support the preparation and finalisation of the council’s year-end accounts.
• Review financial information and assist with resolving technical accounting queries.
• Support year-end reconciliations, journals and supporting working papers.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to relevant audit queries.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the council’s finance team.

Skills

Technical accounting

Year-end close-down

Local authority finance

Audit support

Independent working

Job description

Technical Year-End / Close Down Accountant

Location: Rugby Borough Council
Contract: Temporary – project-based
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Ideally 2–3 days per week in the office, with flexibility for the right candidate
Day Rate: Negotiable, dependent on experience

About the Role

Rugby Borough Council is seeking an experienced Technical Year-End / Close Down Accountant to support its year-end close-down programme as part of a wider financial transformation project.

The successful candidate will provide specialist technical accounting support, helping the council complete its year-end financial processes accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting support throughout the year-end and financial close-down process.
• Support the preparation and finalisation of the council’s year-end accounts.
• Review financial information and assist with resolving technical accounting queries.
• Support year-end reconciliations, journals and supporting working papers.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to relevant audit queries.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the council’s finance team.

Essential Requirements

• Recent experience working within a local authority finance team.
• Extensive technical accounting and year-end close-down experience.
• A strong understanding of local government accounting and financial reporting.
• The ability to work independently and provide specialist technical support.
• Availability to start at short notice, as long notice periods cannot be accommodated.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working within a District or Borough Council.
• Experience supporting financial transformation or year-end improvement programmes.

Interview Process

One-stage interview process, with interviews ideally taking place next week, subject to a suitable shortlist.

Please note: Candidates with exclusively private-sector or national government experience cannot be considered for this assignment.