Corporate Finance Manager – Local Government
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West Midlands (County)contractPosted: 14 October 2026
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We are looking to speak with experienced Interim Chief Accountants and Corporate Finance Managers who have a strong background in Local Government and are considering their next contract.
We are particularly interested in hands-on technical accountants who can take ownership of statutory accounts, year-end closedown and wider corporate finance responsibilities, rather than solely overseeing the work of others.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the preparation and delivery of local authority Statements of Accounts.
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Manage year-end closedown, external audit and technical accounting matters.
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Oversee balance-sheet reconciliations, working papers and statutory disclosures.
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Provide technical advice on capital accounting, fixed assets, reserves and treasury management.
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Support cash-flow forecasting, financial controls and corporate reporting.
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Resolve outstanding audit queries and improve the quality of financial information.
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Support finance teams through periods of change, vacancies or increased workload.
About You
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Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
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Recent experience in a Local Authority finance team, ideally at district, borough or county council level.
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Proven hands-on experience preparing Statements of Accounts.
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Strong understanding of the CIPFA/LASAAC Code and local government accounting requirements.
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Comfortable working independently and delivering against challenging deadlines.
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Previous Interim Chief Accountant, Deputy Chief Accountant, Technical Accountant or Corporate Finance Manager experience
We are looking to speak with experienced Interim Chief Accountants and Corporate Finance Managers who have a strong background in Local Government and are considering their next contract.
We are particularly interested in hands-on technical accountants who can take ownership of statutory accounts, year-end closedown and wider corporate finance responsibilities, rather than solely overseeing the work of others.
Key Responsibilities
*
Lead the preparation and delivery of local authority Statements of Accounts.
*
Manage year-end closedown, external audit and technical accounting matters.
*
Oversee balance-sheet reconciliations, working papers and statutory disclosures.
*
Provide technical advice on capital accounting, fixed assets, reserves and treasury management.
*
Support cash-flow forecasting, financial controls and corporate reporting.
*
Resolve outstanding audit queries and improve the quality of financial information.
*
Support finance teams through periods of change, vacancies or increased workload.
About You
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Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
*
Recent experience in a Local Authority finance team, ideally at district, borough or county council level.
*
Proven hands-on experience preparing Statements of Accounts.
*
Strong understanding of the CIPFA/LASAAC Code and local government accounting requirements.
*
Comfortable working independently and delivering against challenging deadlines.
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Previous Interim Chief Accountant, Deputy Chief Accountant, Technical Accountant or Corporate Finance Manager experience