Close Down Accountant

Taunton

£600 per day (umbrella)

Full Time Contract (2 months)

Novax Recruitment is actively seeking a Close Down Accountant in Taunton. This is a contract with a scope for extension working full time hours. The employer can offer mostly remote working.

The job:

• Oversee the organisation's closure of accounts process, directing resources in producing the statutory Statement of Accounts, and other related returns
• Deliver financial training to staff on accounting requirements and standards, including VAT
• Sets the strategy and ensures compliance of VAT regulations, reporting matters to the S151 Officer who is directly responsible
• Ensures the Asset Accounting process and reporting regimes comply with regulations. To include directing the implementation and management of emerging new standards, such as IFRS16 leases
• Create, monitor, and review frameworks of performance measures and quality standards to be applied in the delivery of services

The candidate:

• Fully qualified CCAB Accountant and with experience of working in a complex organisation
• Extensive experience and knowledge of VAT, its application and implications on courses of action.
• Substantial managerial experience and skills gained at a senior level, including contributing to the corporate management of an organisation where required
• Proven track record of establishing and managing partnerships/external stakeholder relationships.
• Experience working in a similar capacity for a local authority is desirable

Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; or call me on; (phone number removed)