Senior Technical Accountant – Leicester

A senior technical accountant role is available in Leicester, specialising in local government finance with a focus on operational accounting and reconciliation. The role involves managing monthly reconciliations, journal entries, payroll controls, and project accounting, while investigating balance sheet discrepancies. Candidates should possess strong technical accounting skills, significant reconciliation and financial control experience, especially within the public sector, and advanced Excel and finance system expertise. The position requires the ability to work independently from day one and deal with legacy issues and control weaknesses. Effective stakeholder management across various departments is essential for success. The role operates within a complex finance environment that demands adaptability and technical proficiency.