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Interim Collection Fund Accountant
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Interim Collection Fund Accountant
Contract Duration: 6 - 9 Months
Rate: DOE
Hybrid: Full Time | 1-2 Day per Week Onsite
Start Date: TBC
Location: Southeast
Main Duties:
- Manage and reconcile the Collection Fund, ensuring accurate accounting for Council Tax and Business Rates.
- Prepare Collection Fund estimates, forecasts, and year-end accounting entries.
- Produce statutory returns including NNDR forms and Council Tax calculations.
- Liaise with Revenues teams to ensure the accuracy of Collection Fund transactions and balances.
- Reconcile Business Rates and Council Tax income, appeals provisions, reliefs, and bad debt provisions.
- Support the closedown process by preparing Collection Fund working papers and disclosures.
- Respond to internal and external audit queries relating to Collection Fund accounting.
- Provide technical advice on Collection Fund regulations and accounting treatment.
- Support budget setting and Medium-Term Financial Planning through accurate Collection Fund forecasting.
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Candidate Requirements:
- Proven Collection Fund accounting experience within a UK Local Authority.
- Strong knowledge of Council Tax, Business Rates, NNDR returns, and Collection Fund regulations.
- Experience preparing Collection Fund estimates, surplus/deficit calculations, and year-end accounts.
- Ability to work independently and provide technical accounting expertise.
- Experience liaising with auditors and responding to complex audit queries.
- Fully qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience candidates will be considered.
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If the above is of interest please email: archie.sala@g2recruitment.com 0115 666 6399.
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