Interim Accountant – Recharges

Location: South East London

Interim Recharge Accountant needed to streamline cost allocations and improve financial reporting. Your new company A forward‑thinking Midlands local authority is embarking on a programme to strengthen financial reporting, improve cost transparency, and modernise key processes. As part of this journey, the council is seeking an Interim Recharge Accountant to help redesign how statutory recharges are calculated and applied across a range of ring‑fenced services.

You’ll be joining a supportive finance team committed to improvement, clarity, and long‑term financial sustainability. Your new role Interim Accountant – Recharges 6 Months assignment In this pivotal interim assignment, you will take the lead in reviewing and improving the council’s internal recharging processes across areas such as the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), Building Control, Land Charges, and Licencing.

You will work closely with the Chief Accountant and other senior stakeholders to:
Ensure costs are allocated correctly and compliantly. Simplify and modernise existing methodologies. Support the council’s move from a disclaimed audit opinion to an unqualified one. Prepare the organisation for a more streamlined and consolidated recharge approach in future years.

This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful change and bring greater clarity and confidence to budget holders. What you'll need to succeed You will be an experienced accountant with strong technical expertise and a solid understanding of local authority finance. Key strengths include:
Knowledge of statutory and ring‑fenced fund requirements (HRA, Building Control, etc.). Experience working with recharges, cost allocations or complex financial modelling. Ability to analyse, simplify, and improve processes. Confidence in working directly with senior finance leaders. A collaborative approach, with the communication skills to support both finance and service managers.

Experience with in the public sector or regulated environments will be highly advantageous. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to make a visible impact in a well‑supported, improvement‑focused finance team. You will be working on a genuinely meaningful piece of work that will influence audit outcomes, strengthen financial governance, and help shape the council’s future reporting framework.

You’ll also benefit from: A competitive day rate Hybrid working (approximately two days a week onsite) A 6‑month assignment with the potential to shape longer‑term change What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.  

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