Technical Accountant

Technical Accountant - Interim

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in Yorkshire to appoint an Interim Technical Accountant to support on balance sheet control, treasury, VAT, reserves and financial reporting.

This is a hands-on technical finance role, suited to someone with strong controls experience and the ability to support high-quality financial statements in line with CIPFA guidance.

What's on Offer

Rate: £25 - £35 per hour (Negotiable) Contract length: 3-6 Months Full-time Hybrid/Remote working

The Role

The successful candidate will lead on technical accounting, treasury and financial control activity, ensuring accurate reporting, strong governance and audit-ready processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead balance sheet control, ensuring reconciliations are accurate, complete and audit-ready.
• Support technical accounting compliance in line with CIPFA guidance and financial statement requirements.
• Manage reserves, balances and funding sources, ensuring clear tracking and reporting.
• Oversee cashflow, banking and investments, ensuring strong liquidity and treasury compliance.
• Prepare clear treasury reports for senior leaders and committees.
• Own VAT returns, government submissions and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee income recognition and grant accounting.
• Line manage and support an Accounts Assistant.
• Administer finance systems, including Xero, and improve financial controls/processes.

About You

You will ideally have:

• CCAB qualification, or AAT/equivalent with strong relevant experience.
• Strong balance sheet, treasury, VAT and technical accounting experience.
• Confidence supporting financial statements and audit processes.
• Experience managing reserves, grants, funding sources and regulatory submissions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to improve controls/processes.
• CIPFA qualification desirable.
• Local Authority or Combined Authority experience desirable.

How to Apply

If you are interested, 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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