3 month contract with a local Authority Job Purpose To ensure that revenue and capital accounting entries underpinning the Statement of Accounts are produced in a timely manner, are accurate and in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and professional codes of practice and guidelines. Key Duties/Accountabilities Ensure that the Council’s accounts are produced in compliance with all statutory accounting requirements Provision of technical accounting advice to other senior Management, Members and Finance staff Making use of appropriate financial data analytics in reviewing the overall revenue and capital information that forms the basis of the statement of accounts for accuracy and appropriateness. To manage the key reconciliations around balance sheet accounts and ensure that any suspense accounts are cleared in a timely manner. To produce and submit any regular VAT and tax returns on behalf of the Council within required deadlines. To undertake appropriate reconciliations for the Collection Fund and produce the Collection Fund statement within the Statement of Accounts. Essential Qualifications needed Qualified CCAB Accountant or Equivalent Relevant Finance Qualification Essential Experience Needed A detailed knowledge of the accounting requirements pertaining to capital and revenue expenditure and the key influences on the strategic finances of the authority. Accounting and budgetary experience, sound knowledge of local government finance framework, accounting principles and standards, statutory requirements and relevant codes of practice. Knowledge of the major issues facing local government, understanding of the national policy context, requirements and future direction for local authorities Additional information to note This role is 36 hours a week The role closes on 14/05/25