https://jobs.co.uk/job/technical-accountant-closedown-review-opus-people-solutions--7ee83391-14dc-447c-9050-4aaf0ef62b8e RSS feed for Technical Accountant Closedown Review at Opus People Solutions. en-gb Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:22:45 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/technical-accountant-closedown-review-opus-people-solutions--7ee83391-14dc-447c-9050-4aaf0ef62b8e https://jobs.co.uk/job/technical-accountant-closedown-review-opus-people-solutions--7ee83391-14dc-447c-9050-4aaf0ef62b8e Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:55:46 GMT Location: Redditch | Salary: 500.00-500.00 Daily | Type: Permanent | Technical Accountant - Closedown Review £500 per day Interim Contract until 31 December 2026 Mainly Remote We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Accountant to support a Local Authority client with a key Closedown Review workstream within its Finance Transformation Programme. This role will also provide support to the Corporate Finance Team, including Chief Accountant-related responsibilities as required. Key Responsibilities Lead a fundamental review of the 2025/26 closedown process and Statement of Accounts. Assess revenue and capital closedown procedures, working papers, reconciliations and audit trails. Review team capacity, roles and responsibilities, governance and management oversight. Evaluate compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice and Disclosure Checklist. Identify opportunities to streamline accounts production, strengthen balance sheet assurance and improve external audit readiness. Review findings from internal audit, external audit and previous independent reviews. Assess capital accounting, pensions, grants accounting, fixed asset processes and finance system controls. Essential Requirements Fully Qualified CCAB Accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equ... Permanent