Year End Accountant

We are currently supporting a public sector organisation in the appointment of an Interim Year-End Accountant to support the finance team through a critical year-end period. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge and experience delivering statutory accounts within a public sector environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring an efficient and compliant year-end close, supporting audit preparation and ensuring financial reporting deadlines are met. Key Responsibilities - Lead and support the year-end close process - Prepare statutory accounts in line with public sector accounting standards - Ensure compliance with relevant financial reporting frameworks (e.g. IFRS / CIPFA Code where applicable) - Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing schedules and responding to queries - Review and reconcile key balance sheet accounts - Support the preparation of working papers and audit files - Assist with resolving historic accounting issues where required - Provide technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team Key Requirements - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) - Proven experience delivering year-end accounts within the public sector- Experience supporting external audit processes - Strong Excel and financial systems skills - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced interim environment