Interim Financial Reporting Accountant

North East London Borough
£500-£650 per day (umbrella)
3-6 months initially | Hybrid working

I'm working with a North East London Borough seeking an experienced Local Authority finance professional to support the production of a high-quality Statement of Accounts and help ensure publication by the statutory deadline.

This is a key interim assignment within Corporate / Financial Accounting during year-end and audit.

What's on Offer

• £500-£650 per day (umbrella), dependent on experience

• 3-6 month contract with potential extension

• Hybrid working (London-based authority)

• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in statutory accounts delivery

The Role

• Support or lead on production of the Statement of Accounts

• Draft core statements (CIES, MiRS, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and supporting notes

• Ensure compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice

• Prepare and improve audit-ready working papers

• Liaise with external auditors and respond to queries

• Support wider year-end close down activities

• Assist with capital accounting and technical disclosures where required

About You

• CIPFA / CCAB qualified (or equivalent experience)

• Strong Local Authority statutory accounts experience

• Proven year-end / close down delivery within councils

• Confident drafting financial statements and technical notes

• Experienced working under audit pressure and tight deadlines

• Able to operate autonomously within a Corporate Finance / Financial Accounting team

How to Apply

If you have recent Local Authority Statement of Accounts and year-end experience and are available at short notice, please apply with an updated CV.

Interviews are expected to take place promptly.

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Interim Financial Reporting Accountant - Statutory Accounts

North East London Borough

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a North East London Borough to appoint an Interim Financial Reporting Accountant to support delivery of a high-quality Statement of Accounts and ensure publication by the statutory deadline.

This is a key corporate finance assignment during year-end and audit, requiring strong Local Authority statutory accounts experience.

What's on Offer

• Rate: £600 - £800 per day (umbrella), dependent on experience

• Contract Length: 3-6 months initially

• Working Pattern: Full-time

• Hybrid Working: Yes (North East London Borough)

• Start: ASAP / subject to notice

The Role

The successful candidate will support the production and delivery of the Council's Statement of Accounts and associated year-end processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting or leading on drafting the Statement of Accounts

• Preparing core statements (CIES, MiRS, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and supporting notes

• Ensuring compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice

• Producing and reviewing audit-ready working papers

• Liaising directly with external auditors and responding to queries

• Supporting wider year-end close down activities

• Assisting with capital accounting and technical disclosures where required

About You

You will ideally have:

• CIPFA / CCAB qualification (or equivalent Local Authority experience)

• Strong statutory accounts production experience within a UK Local Authority

• Proven year-end / close down delivery

• Experience drafting financial statements and technical notes

• Confidence operating in a corporate finance / financial reporting environment

• Ability to work autonomously and meet tight statutory deadlines

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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