Accountant

Interim Accountant - York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

JD outline
* Lead balance sheet control, ensuring reconciliations are accurate, complete, and audit ready
* Deliver technical accounting compliance in line with CIPFA, supporting high quality financial statements
* Manage reserves balances and funding sources, ensuring clear tracking, reporting, and alignment with financial planning
* Manage organisational cashflow, banking, and investments to ensure strong liquidity and treasury compliance
* Prepare clear, insightful treasury reporting to support senior leaders and committees
* Own VAT returns, government submissions, and regulatory reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
* Oversee income recognition and grant accounting, maintaining robust financial control and transparency
* Line manage and support an Accounts Assistant, ensuring high performance, development, and effective delivery of financial processes
* Administer finance systems (Xero), strengthen processes, and drive continuous improvement across financial controls

Person spec
Essential
CCAB-qualified accountant, or AAT-qualified accounting technician (or equivalent), with significant post-qualification CPD and proven capability to deliver the responsibilities of this role.
Desirable
CIPFA qualification
Local Authority / Combined Authority experience