Senior Technical Accountant

Job Title: Senior Technical Accountant (Temporary, Full Time - 3 months)

Location: Maldon, Essex (Hybrid, flexible working options considered)

Pay Rate: �450 - �600 per day dependent on experience

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Accountant to join a local authority in Essex on a temporary basis for a period of 3 months. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading the closure of accounts and the preparation of the Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This position offers a competitive daily rate and an opportunity to contribute to the financial management of our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the closure of accounts and preparation of the Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Manage the external audit process, responding to queries promptly and effectively to minimise costs.
• Monitor new legislation, regulations, and accounting standards, providing analysis and advice on their impact and ensuring implementation where necessary.
• Determine and document consistent accounting policies in accordance with best practice and relevant codes of practice.
• Implement procedures to maintain control over accounting activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and asset register.
• Lead treasury management activities, including investments and borrowing, and contribute to the formulation of the treasury strategy.
• Contribute to the management of the finance team, including resource planning, allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Provide guidance and advice to stakeholders on financial matters, drawing on significant experience and knowledge in local government finance.
• Utilise excellent working knowledge of legislation and developments in local government finance to inform decision-making.
• Work with Finance systems, including Sage, to support financial operations effectively.

Requirements:

• Significant experience and knowledge of financial accounting practices within a local government context.
• Experience in dealing with year-end budgets is essential.
• Excellent working knowledge of legislation and developments in local government finance.
• Proven ability to provide sound advice and guidance on a wide range of financial topics.
• Experience working with Finance systems, including Sage

If you're an experienced technical accountant and meet the above requirements, we invite you to apply to this exciting role.