We are seeking an experienced Closedown Accountant to provide additional support during the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts and completion of the year-end closedown process on behalf of a Local Authority.Hybrid, 37 hours per week paying 421.80 per day PAYE; which is equivlent to 109,668 salary Medway Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Closedown Accountant to provide additional support to the Finance Team during the year-end closedown and annual accounts process. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant with experience of local authority finance to play a key role in the preparation of the Council''s Statement of Accounts and supporting working papers. Working within the Corporate Accounting team, you will help ensure that statutory deadlines are met and that high-quality financial information is provided to support the external audit process. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the preparation of the Council''s Statement of Accounts and associated disclosure notes. Producing and reviewing year-end working papers and reconciliations. Assisting with the completion of statutory returns and financial reporting requirements. Supporting the external audit process by responding to audit queries and providing evidence. Liaising with finance colleagues across the organisation to ensure accurate and timely financial information is collected. Contributing to improvements in closedown ..... full job details .....