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500 per day | Inside IR35 37 hours per week 6-Month Contract (May November 2026) Fully Remote Available We are currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Accountant to support a busy local authority finance team on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional with strong capital and treasury experience to play a key role in delivering statutory financial reporting, treasury management, and budget support. The Role You will work closely with senior finance leaders to support the delivery of key financial functions, including final accounts, treasury operations, and capital programme management. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the preparation of Statement of Accounts and year-end processes Managing treasury functions, including cashflow forecasting and investment/borrowing decisions Producing treasury reports, including Prudential Indicators Maintaining fixed asset and grants registers Supporting capital budget coordination and monitoring Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and financial regulations Completing statutory financial and government returns Carrying out reconciliations and variance analysis Liaising with auditors, advisors, and internal stakeholders This role also involves contributing to financial planning and advising on technical accounting matters as required. About You We are looking for a candidate with: Experience in local authority finance Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting Proven experience in treasury management and cashflow management Experience with budget preparation and financial returns Strong Excel and financial systems skills Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders Full or part CCAB qualification (or equivalent) or AAT qualified Experience with financial systems such as Tech One (or similar) is desirable. Whats on Offer 500 per day (Inside IR35) Fully remote working available Mileage paid at 45p per mile (if travel required) Immediate start with a high-impact role If you are an experienced Technical Accountant looking for your next contract within the public sector, wed love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ