Education Finance Accountant
| Posting date: | 06 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £450 to £500 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 September 2024 |
| Location: | Berkshire, Berkshire, SL1 2EL |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Service Care Solutions |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | BBBH123569_1722933962 |
Summary
Education Finance Accountant
Location: Berkshire
Contract: Temporary (3 months initial)
Rate: £450-500 per day umbrella
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Local Government
*Hybrid Working - 2 days per week in office*
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Berkshire for an Education Finance Accountant to join their team on a temporary basis. This position will be responsible for overseeing payments to schools, supported by a team of experienced officers, focusing on schools block payments and working with other colleagues who are responsible for early years and high needs block payment.
Key Responsibilities
- Effectively manage resources within the team in order to contribute to the overall financial strategy of the Local Authority.
- Anticipate and identify key financial issues and risks affecting the business which require attention, resolve issues with Senior Managers and identify mitigating actions.
- Responsibility for overseeing payments to schools, focusing on schools block payments as well as early years and high needs block payment.
- Provide support to Budget Managers during budget preparation, monthly monitoring, year-end and closure of accounts
Candidate Criteria
- CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with extensive PQE
- Experience of Education/DSG Finance within Local Authority
- Experience of effectively managing resources and overseeing payments to schools
- 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 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
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.