Service Accountant

Service Accountant Location: LondonContract: Temporary (4-month initial) Rate: £400.00 per day Start Date: ASAP*Hybrid Working* Contact:

Job DescriptionService Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Service Accountant (Adults Social Care) to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide professional financial advice and support to the Adult Social Care division based on a sound understanding of the business and the regulatory/accounting regime. Main Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate both the revenue and capital budget preparation, budget monitoring and closure of accounts work for the relevant service area.
• Forge an excellent working relationship with the service directorate, whilst maintaining professional integrity and not compromising on financial best practice.
• Lead and/or participate in improvement projects or matrix management projects as directed, as part of the Division's transformation and improvement agenda.
• Produce or assist in producing financial advice and support to elected Members, Corporate Directors, senior managers, budget managers and colleagues within the Finance Division to the highest professional standards and within prescribed timescales.
• Quality assure managers forecasts and produce timely and accurate monthly capital and revenue monitoring reports, ensuring that variances are investigated and managed, risks are recognised, and forecasts are robust.

CandidateCriteria

• CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant or equivalent
• Experience of working within an Adults Social Care Finance environment preferably in Local Authority.
• Experience of co-ordinating revenue and capital budget preparation and monitoring.
• High-level financial reporting skills with the ability to produce clear and concise information for senior members
• Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on or email

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.