Interim Technical Accountant (Closedown Lead) Location: South of England Rate: TBC Contract Length: 6 Months Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 Days p/w Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities * Lead and support the completion of the 2025/26 Statement of Accounts and year-end closedown process. * Review, reconcile and finalise the Trial Balance, ensuring all year-end adjustments are accurately processed. * Take ownership of Non-Current Asset Accounting, including asset additions, disposals, revaluations, impairments and PPE disclosures. * Prepare and review technical accounting papers and statutory disclosures in line with the CIPFA Code of Practice. * Produce high-quality audit working papers and respond to external audit queries. * Work alongside the wider finance team to ensure the successful completion of the 2025/26 accounts. * Identify, investigate and resolve complex technical accounting issues. * Support balance sheet reconciliations and provide technical accounting expertise across the finance function. Essential Requirements * Proven experience as a Technical Accountant, Financial Reporting Accountant, Principal Accountant or Closedown Accountant within a UK Local Authority. * Extensive experience delivering Statement of Accounts and year-end closedown activities. * Strong technical knowledge of Local Government accounting regulations, the CIPFA Code, and statutory reporting requirements. * Significant experience managing and reviewing Trial Balances, balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements. * Strong understanding of Non-Current Assets, Capital Accounting and PPE disclosures. * Experience dealing directly with external audit and resolving audit queries. * Fully Qualified Accountant (CCAB/CIMA). * Ability to hit the ground running and work independently to meet statutory deadlines