Interim Collection Fund Accountant

Job Role: 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.

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.

If the above is of interest please email: [email protected] 0115 666 6399.