Job Description

Role Title: Revenue Accountant

Type: Interim 3 to 6-month contract

Day Rate: Competitive

Hybrid: Onsite presence is a requirement

Location: Leicestershire

Sellick Partnership are working with a Local Authority in Leicestershire who are seeking an experienced Revenue Accountant to provide specialist support across revenue accounting, financial reporting and external audit.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team supporting key statutory reporting requirements and ensuring the accuracy of the Council's financial records.

The responsibilities of the Revenue Accountant will be:

Responding to external audit queries and supporting audit sampling

Completing key balance sheet reconciliations

Reviewing reconciliations prepared by other accountancy teams

Supporting the production of quarterly revenue monitoring reports

Leading on the Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) submission

Supporting year-end financial reporting activities

The ideal candidate for the Revenue Accountant role will have:

Previous Local Government finance experience

Strong revenue accounting knowledge

Experience supporting external audits

Experience preparing or reviewing balance sheet reconciliations

Previous involvement in Whole of Government Accounts (WGA)

Excellent attention to detail and stakeholder management skills

How to apply for the Revenue Accountant role:

If you believe that you are well suited to this excellent opportunity of Revenue Accountant, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, with successful applicants being contacted to arrange interviews as soon as possible.

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