Key responsibilities: * Coordinate and respond to auditor queries. * Pull together notes and supporting documentation for accounts close down. * Work closely with existing Dudley team members to keep processes running smoothly. * Brief senior management and auditors on progress and status. * Act as authority on close down matters within the team (without direct line management). * Ensure close down remains top priority across relevant stakeholders. * Essential skills: * Significant experience in local government accounting, particularly in metropolitan districts. * Hands-on experience with year-end accounts close down processes. * Ability to prepare detailed notes for statutory accounts. * Experience coordinating audit queries and responses. * Up-to-date knowledge of local government accountancy standards. * Strong communication skills with gravitas to influence senior managers and teams quickly. Key focus: The candidate will lead on the year-end accounts close down process. They will be responsible for ensuring all necessary documentation and notes are prepared accurately and timely, coordinating audit responses, and supporting Dudley's statutory reporting obligations...