Group Accountant

Group Accountant (Collection Fund) - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Group Accountant specialising in Collection Fund accounting. This is a 12-month assignment focused on council tax and business rates accounting, statutory returns and year-end reporting within the Council''s Accounting and Technical team. What''s on Offer Day Rate: £500 +(Negotiable) Contract length: 12 months + Location: South West Working arrangements: Hybrid - TBC Start: ASAP The Role The successful candidate will lead the Council''s Collection Fund accounting function, providing accurate financial reporting and specialist technical advice to senior finance colleagues. Key responsibilities: Leading council tax and business rates accounting, forecasting and surplus/deficit calculations. Preparing and submitting NNDR1, NNDR3, CTB1, CTR1 and other statutory returns. Supporting tax base calculations and medium-term financial planning. Reviewing debt impairment and business rates appeals provisions. Preparing Collection Fund year-end accounts, disclosures and supporting working papers. Leading responses to external audit queries. Working with Revenues and Benefits, preceptors and external partners to meet statutory deadlines. About You You will have: Significant hands-on experience of Collection Fund accounting within local government. A CCAB/equivalent accountancy qualification, or demonstrably equivalent experience. ..... full job details .....