Technical Accountant – Closedown Review

CRA Group

Interim Technical Accountant reviewing closedown, Statements of Accounts, governance, and audit readiness. Supporting Bromsgrove and Redditch councils’ corporate finance teams.

Posted 8/17/2026contractRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £462 per dayWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Local Government finance, particularly in year-end closedown processes, financial reporting, and compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice. Provides technical accounting support at the Chief Accountant level while enhancing audit readiness and implementing best practices.

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CCAB Accountant QualificationYear-End Closedown ProcessesStatements of Accounts PreparationCIPFA Code of Practice ComplianceCapital Accounting Expertise

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Hard Skills

Technical Accounting KnowledgeFinancial ReportingBalance Sheet ManagementAudit PreparationFixed Asset ManagementRevenue Closedown ProceduresAccruals AccountingDocument Management PracticesSpreadsheet ControlsGovernance Evaluation

Soft Skills

Process ImprovementCollaboration with External AuditorsLeadership in Accounting Practices

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPFAACCAACACIMA

Industry Keywords

Local Government FinanceClosedown ProcessesAudit ReadinessFinancial System OutputsAssurance Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct a comprehensive review of the 2025/26 closedown processes for both councils
Examine Statements of Accounts, including supporting notes, working papers, and source documents
Assess revenue and capital closedown procedures and controls
Evaluate governance, accountability, and leadership of the closedown process
Review past performance against statutory accounting deadlines
Analyze technical accounting capabilities, team capacity, and structure
Review fixed asset accounting and management of the Fixed Asset Register
Scrutinize balance sheet reconciliations, control accounts, and assurance processes
Evaluate the accounting treatment of grants, accruals, commitments, and prior year adjustments
Assess financial system outputs, spreadsheet controls, and document management practices
Enhance external audit readiness and support improvements in audit processes
Ensure compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice and Disclosure Checklist
Identify opportunities to modernize, streamline, and strengthen accounts production processes
Provide technical accounting support and advice at the Chief Accountant level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fully qualified CCAB Accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)
At least 5 years of post-qualification experience
Extensive experience in Local Government finance
Significant expertise in year-end closedown processes
Experience in preparing and reviewing Statements of Accounts
Strong technical accounting knowledge within a local authority setting
Proficiency in Capital Accounting, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet Management, and Audit Preparation
In-depth understanding of the CIPFA Code of Practice
Experience collaborating with External Auditors
Demonstrated ability to review processes, identify improvements, and implement best practices
Experience operating at or supporting the Chief Accountant level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully Remote Working
37 Hours Per Week
Bi-weekly Pay
Opportunity to lead a major financial closedown and governance review project
Strategic role supporting two Local Authorities
High-level exposure across financial reporting, audit, governance, and corporate finance