Job Summary: Interim Technical/Financial Accountant - Statutory Accounts, Pensions, and Treasury

Pay: £260 per day

Role Purpose:
The role supports the Pensions, Treasury, and Statutory Accounts team for the 2024/25 year-end close, interim audits, and preparation of the Statement of Accounts. Reporting to the Chief Accountant and Pensions Finance Manager, it is a minimum six-month assignment.

Ideal Candidate:

• Fully qualified accountant.
• Experienced in financial reporting and local government year-end processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Statutory Accounts:

   • Implement IFRS 16 Lease accounting for 2024/25.
   • Support interim audits and address audit queries for 2024/25 and 2023/24.
   • Complete 2023/24 Whole of Government Accounts.
   • Reconcile year-end debtors/creditors and prepare disclosures.
   • Produce the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts.

2. Pensions:

   • Manage Pension Fund year-end, audit, and regulatory compliance.
   • Ensure timely completion of statutory returns.
   • Oversee treasury activities for payments and trades.
   • Deliver Pension and Statutory Accounts projects.
   • Prepare Pension Fund Accounts per regulatory standards.

3. Other:

   • Undertake additional tasks as directed by management.

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