Senior Department Accountant (education)
| Posting date: | 21 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £337.40 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2024 |
| Location: | Bracknell, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1289358 |
Summary
Job Advertisement: Senior Department Accountant
Pay Rate: £337.40 per day
Agency: Neway International
Job Category: Financial
Client: Bracknell Forest Council
Duration: 3-6 months
Hours per Week: 37.00
Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:30
**Must have experience of working in local authority and experience of working in accountancy for the education sector.**
About the Role:
Bracknell Forest Council is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Department Accountant to join our Resources team during a planned peak period. This role is crucial in supporting various financial functions and providing expert advice to ensure smooth financial operations within the council, particularly focusing on educational accountancy.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce monthly budget monitoring reports, working closely with Budget Managers and Finance Team members to support forecasts and brief Senior Officers.
Reconcile relevant grants, ensuring compliance with grant conditions.
Provide financial support and advice for the council’s Business Change Programme, including the SEN Safety Valve Programme.
Assist schools with the day-to-day management of their finances, offering best practice advice and supporting their financial accounts.
Develop and maintain the Funding Formula for schools, ensuring it meets statutory requirements and council policies.
Pay Rate: £337.40 per day
Agency: Neway International
Job Category: Financial
Client: Bracknell Forest Council
Duration: 3-6 months
Hours per Week: 37.00
Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:30
**Must have experience of working in local authority and experience of working in accountancy for the education sector.**
About the Role:
Bracknell Forest Council is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Department Accountant to join our Resources team during a planned peak period. This role is crucial in supporting various financial functions and providing expert advice to ensure smooth financial operations within the council, particularly focusing on educational accountancy.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce monthly budget monitoring reports, working closely with Budget Managers and Finance Team members to support forecasts and brief Senior Officers.
Reconcile relevant grants, ensuring compliance with grant conditions.
Provide financial support and advice for the council’s Business Change Programme, including the SEN Safety Valve Programme.
Assist schools with the day-to-day management of their finances, offering best practice advice and supporting their financial accounts.
Develop and maintain the Funding Formula for schools, ensuring it meets statutory requirements and council policies.