Senior Local Authority Accountant
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Local Authority Accountant to provide financial leadership to the Housing, Leisure, and Community Support Services directorate. This long‑term interim assignment focuses on strategic financial advice and operational support during a significant departmental restructure.
Mandatory Experience
* Comprehensive knowledge of the CIPFA Code of Practice and local government financial frameworks.
* Proven expertise in leading revenue budget preparation, closure of accounts (Year‑End), and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS).
* Strong background in Housing finance (including HRA environments) is highly desirable to support service redesign.
* Experience working with Service Heads and Members to ensure financial policy compliance across complex community services.
Core Details
* Status: Inside IR35
* Duration: 12 months
* Start Date: ASAP
* Qualification: CCAB Qualified
* Contract Rate: Up to £600 per day (inside IR35)
To apply, please submit a CV that explicitly details your previous Local Authority accounting roles.
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