Service Accountant

Job Title: Service Accountant

Term: Permanent

Location: Barking & Dagenham

Salary: £42,771 - £44,685

Our client, a prominent organisation within the Financial Services sector, is seeking a talented Service Accountant to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about financial planning and governance, eager to make a tangible impact in a vital role.

• Provide comprehensive financial support across budgeting, reporting, and operational processes.
• Support annual budget setting and forecasting for revenue and capital budgets.
• Monitor actual expenditure against budget, ensuring evidence-based forecasts and reporting any variances to senior managers.
• Collaborate with budget and project managers, building strong relationships to align financial support with their objectives.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and contribute to the preparation of year-end financial statements and audit processes.

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent qualifications (AAT Level 4 or part-qualified CCAB).
• Proven experience in budget monitoring, financial reporting, and year-end closure of accounts.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail, capable of identifying variances and proposing practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Previous local council experience

• Opportunity to contribute to service improvement and corporate financial strategies.
• Work within a collaborative environment that values stakeholder engagement and transparency.
• Engage in meaningful projects that directly impact the community and promote financial literacy across the organisation.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.