Are you an experienced and technically proficient Financial Accountant with a passion for public sector finance and statutory reporting? Join our client and play a critical role in the preparation, integrity, and compliance of their annual financial statements and group accounts on a contract basis. Key Role Summary: You will be instrumental in the accurate and timely preparation of the organisation's annual statutory financial statements and group accounts, ensuring strict adherence to the Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting. This contract role requires strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex reporting requirements, including Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) and key HMRC/Government statutory returns. Key Responsibilities & What You Will Deliver: 1. Statutory & Financial Reporting Excellence (Operational) Lead the preparation of the annual statutory financial statements for the Organisation and its Group, ensuring full compliance with the Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting and relevant legislation. Manage and submit the annual Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) and ensure all HMRC and Government statutory returns are submitted accurately and by stipulated deadlines. Prepare and review monthly Balance Sheet reporting, including key reconciliations and control accounts. Manage the grants process to ensure proper accounting practices are followed. 2. Technical Ex...