3 government jobs found

Chief Accountant A Local Authority in the South West is seeking an exceptional Interim Chief Accountant to lead its technical accounting function and steer the delivery of a complex and high-profile Statement of Accounts - Spencer Clarke Group is supporting the council in identifying a seasoned professional capable of operating at a senior strategic level. What's on offer £500+ per day, Inside IR35 (negotiable, dependent on experience) Hybrid working 3-month initial contract 37 hours per week, 09:00-17:00About the role The Chief Accountant serves as the council's professional lead for financial accounting, overseeing a wide-ranging portfolio that includes the Statement of Accounts, treasury management, VAT and Tax, banking, insurance, asset accounting, and the chart of accounts. You will ensure excellence in the council's financial control environment, act as the senior technical advisor on accounting regulation, and support strategic decision-making through high-quality...

Finance Business Partner 5 Month Contract | £480 - £525 Per Day Umbrella | Birmingham, Hybrid   We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a high-profile UK infrastructure programme. Working within the CFO directorate, you will play a key role in providing financial insight, challenge, and assurance across a complex, multi-directorate environment.   Key Responsibilities Provide financial assurance, challenge, and oversight to senior stakeholders across multiple directorates. Represent Finance at monthly review meetings and investment/change panels. Review, analyse, and endorse business cases, investment papers, and change proposals. Ensure accurate IFRS-compliant accounting, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments. Lead and oversee month-end close activities, delivering high-quality reporting, analytics, and variance commentary. Support year-end processes and engagement with external auditors. Review and challenge forecasts, ensuring alignment with...

The opportunity to work as a Pensions Accountant for a Local Authority in Bedfordshire. Pensions Accountant – the benefits of this role; * £500-£600 per day, inside IR35. * Initial 6-month contract, subject to any further extensions. * 35 hours per week on average. * Working remotely/ from-home 4 days per week – office presence required a day a week. * Main office based in Bedford. What your day-to-day could look like as a Pensions Accountant? * Timely and accurate payment and submission of pension payovers, court order deductions to HMCTS and salary sacrifice deductions to relevant benefits providers. * Production of robust and auditable monthly working papers supporting pension payovers, court deductions and salary sacrifice benefits. * Monthly Reconciliation of Pension Balance Sheet Code/Control Account (YKR031) ensuring that the closing balance reflects the payover liability for that month. Please note that the job description is current at the date...