Local Government Accountant

Your new role Local Government Accountant x2 Directorates - Children & Young People & Adult Social Care Duration: 3 months  London Borough £300 - £400/day 2-3 days in the office Lead on budget setting, forecasting, monitoring and year-end closure activities for a portfolio of services within Adult Social Care and/or Children & Young People's Services. Provide high-quality financial advice, challenge and business partnering support to budget holders, service managers and senior stakeholders.

Support the financial planning and management of complex, demand-led budgets, ensuring financial risks and opportunities are identified and reported. Prepare financial analysis, statutory returns, grant claims and funding submissions, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and deadlines. Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts and performance information to support strategic decision-making. Operate and improve financial systems, processes and controls to ensure accurate financial management and reporting.

Work closely with operational teams to support service transformation, savings programmes and efficiency initiatives. Lead and/or contribute to finance improvement projects, service reviews and organisational transformation programmes. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience working within a Local Authority finance function.

Experience of budget setting, forecasting, financial monitoring and year-end accounts processes. Strong business partnering skills Experience supporting Adult Social Care and/or Children's Services is highly desirable. Knowledge of local government finance regulations, grant funding and statutory reporting requirements. CCAB qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience will be considered. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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