Technical Accountant Closedown Review

Interim Technical Accountant (Closedown Review)

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Technical Accountant to lead a comprehensive review of the authorities closedown arrangements and Statement of Accounts preparation.

This is a fully remote assignment focused on strengthening closedown processes, improving audit readiness and ensuring compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice.

What's on Offer

Rate: £360 - £460 (negotiable)
Contract: 5/6 months (ongoing)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Fully remote

The Role

The successful candidate will undertake a fundamental review of the 2025/26 closedown process across both councils, while also supporting the Corporate Finance team with duties aligned to a Chief Accountant function.

Key responsibilities:

1. Reviewing the Statement of Accounts, disclosure notes, working papers and supporting documentation.
2. Assessing revenue and capital closedown processes, timetables, ownership, responsibilities and team capacity.
3. Reviewing balance sheet controls, reconciliations, capital accounting and the Fixed Asset Register.
4. Evaluating audit findings, prior-year adjustments, hard-close controls and the treatment of journals, accruals and grants.
5. Ensuring compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice and completion of the CIPFA Disclosure Checklist.
6. Identifying opportunities to streamline accounts production, strengthen governance and improve external audit preparedness.
7. Providing technical accounting and wider Corporate Finance support at Chief Accountant level as required.

About You

You will have:

• Full CCAB qualification (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Extensive Local Government year-end closedown experience, including producing or reviewing Statements of Accounts.
• Strong technical knowledge of capital accounting, fixed assets, balance sheet management, external audit and the CIPFA Code of Practice.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300.
If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV , including your details. T&Cs apply.