An amazing opportunity for a Financial Reporting and Control Manager to join a vibrant London Local Authority. This interim role takes responsibility for leading and managing the annual closing process. Client Details A large London based local authority who employs a diverse workforce. Description Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting and managing a team of Accountants, the Financial Reporting and Control Manager will take responsibility for leading and managing the annual closing process and in year financial reporting to senior officers. Your duties will include: Preparing the the annual closing processes and providing technical accounting expertise to produce the statement of accounts in line with statutory guidance and timescalesLeading the development of accountancy expertise within the Shared Finance Service ensuring appropriate accounting knowledge and advice is providedSupporting the Head of Financial Reporting and Control to provide consistently high quality support, advice and challenge to the Assistant Directors (Finance) and the s151 officers in all aspects of financial reporting and controlAssisting the Head of Financial Reporting and Control to manage and report corporate financial health and in year budget monitoring updates Profile The Financial Reporting and Control Manager will be CCAB Qualified with demonstrable experience of closing the financial accounts. Identifying and delivering service improvements to reduce costs.Strong interpersonal skills