Interim Group Accountant
Interim Group Accountant
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Job Description
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Redbridge to assist with the appointment of an Interim Group Accountant on a 12-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: 32.93 - 42.64 per hour
Summary:
To provide a professional financial lead within Education and Inclusion ensuring compliance with relevant legislation financial reporting standards and best practice. The role will focus on managing and supporting the High Needs Block allocations delivering accurate financial advice and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders to enable informed decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the principal financial contact for the High Needs Block allocations providing expert support and constructive challenge to senior colleagues.
- Provide high-quality monthly and quarterly financial monitoring reports including robust forecasts of year-end financial positions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation financial reporting standards and internal policies.
- Deliver clear evidence-based financial advice to support strategic and operational decisions within Education & Inclusion.
- Identify and highlight financial risks and opportunities recommending appropriate action.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience in public sector finance preferably within education or local government.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards budget management and forecasting.
- Excellent communication skills able to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Employment Type
Full Time
