Interim Group Accountant

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 11/02/2026

Job Information

• Work Experience 4-5 years
• Interim & Executive Management
• City Redbridge
• Province Redbridge
• Postal Code IG2

Job Description

• 6 months contract with a Local Authority
• Job Summary:
• Redbridge Council is seeking an Interim Group Accountant for a temporary 26-week assignment to support the Resources team.
• The role involves managing operational accounting tasks, producing BI dashboard reports, and contributing to demand modelling activities to support strategic decision-making.
• The position requires at least 2 days per week in the Ilford office.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample)

• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate operational accounting records.
• Analyse financial data to support decision-making and business planning.
• Develop demand modelling and scenario forecasting for key projects.
• Produce and maintain Business Intelligence (BI) dashboard reports for management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Work collaboratively with finance and resources teams to streamline reporting processes.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis as required for project or one-off events.

Skills/Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in operational accounting within local government or public sector preferred.
• Proficiency in demand modelling and financial forecasting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and dashboards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in temporary/interim roles is advantageous.

Additional Information

• The closing date: 18/02/2026.
• Location: 255 - 259 High Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 1NN.
• Hours: 36 hours per week, minimum 2 days in-office.