This role leads key financial accounting activities including year-end close, Local Authority-style SoA production and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with the CIPFA Code. You'll strengthen financial controls, support budgeting and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation.Client DetailsOur client is a respected public-sector body with a strong regional mission and a commitment to delivering outstanding governance, financial stewardship and public value. They operate in a collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven environment, where finance plays a vital role in supporting strategic programmes and ensuring robust financial control.DescriptionDeliver Local Authority-style Statement of Accounts and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with CIPFA Code requirements Lead and further develop financial reporting tools and management information to support organisational decision-making Contribute to statutory accounts, annual budgets, in-year monitoring and forecasting Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring adherence to standards, legislation and best practice Support colleagues with budget management, guidance and training where required Prepare high-quality financial reports, guidance notes and business cases for internal and external stakeholders Respond to financial queries, FOI requests and reporting deadlines with accuracy and professionalismBuild positive working relationships to support strong financial governance across the organisationProfileA successful Interim Financial Accountant should ideally be a:CIPFA-qualified accountant or have a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with recent experience of hands-on Local Authority SoA and year-end experienceStrong understanding of Local Authority finance, CIPFA/IFRS Code and financial reporting standardsConfident producing statutory accounts, managing budgets and analysing complex financial dataSkilled communicator capable of influencing and challenging senior stakeholdersExperienced in financial controls, reporting systems and public-sector governance Advanced Excel user with strong analytical and problem-solving skillsOrganised, proactive and able to manage deadlines across multiple prioritiesCommitment to equity, diversity and inclusion with a collaborative approachJob OfferCompetitive daily rate of £350 to £400 per day, based on experience and qualifications.Contract to 31/07/26, with potential extensionHigh-impact role contributing to essential public-sector financial governanceHybrid working and supportive leadershipExposure to senior stakeholders and regionally important programmesDevelopment opportunities, training and progression pathwaysA values-driven environment where finance is seen as a strategic enablerIf you are a skilled Interim Financial Accountant looking for a temporary opportunity in Leeds, we encourage you to apply today to join this impactful public sector organisation.