Interim Year End Accountant

Interim Financial Accountant (Year End)

• 3-6 month contract
• 500 - 550 per day
• Hybrid working - London Office

About the client
Morgan Law are seeking an interim Financial Accountant (Year End) for a Local Authority in the London area.

Accountabilities

• Assisting and motivating a team delivering accounting, systems and capital finance activities.
• Assisting the closure of the council's accounts, including the production of the statutory Annual Statement of Accounts (or Statement of Accounts) in accordance with the CIPFA/LASAAC Code of Practice.
• Producing high-quality annual accounts and supporting smooth external audit processes.
• Maintaining robust financial controls and oversight of key financial processes.
• Reviewing, developing, and embedding improvements in financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Providing clear, practical advice to senior Finance leaders in a rapidly changing public-sector environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) (E)
• 5 years experience as a Financial Accountant in a local authority setting and a deep knowledge of statutory accounting requirements (E)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Immediately available for work

Campaign Timeline
This is an urgent post and is open until filled.

Equality & Diversity Statement
Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate's merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.