Accountant - Children's Social Care

Overview

Fixed Term - 20 months. Full Time 37 hours per week. We are seeking to appoint a full-time Accountant on a 20 month fixed term contract to join our Children's Social Care Finance Team
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The role plays an important part in supporting effective financial management across Children's Social Care, helping the Council respond to current financial pressures while supporting the future development of services. You will provide professional financial support to service managers, contributing to financial planning, monitoring, and reporting. You will help ensure that resources are used effectively, in line with financial regulations and Council policies.

The role also includes supporting key projects through financial modelling and analysis, helping to inform decision-making and effective service planning.

This is an exciting time to join the finance service, with a number of transformation initiatives underway. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to service improvement and the development of financial systems and processes, working collaboratively with colleagues across Finance and the wider organisation.

You will have a sound understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical and IT skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. You will be an effective communicator, able to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues, and work positively as part of a team.

You will be proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and support the delivery of agreed changes, helping to achieve practical and sustainable improvements to financial processes and ways of working.

You will also have the ability to support and supervise staff as required, contributing to effective team working, performance, and the delivery of service objectives.

An AAT qualification or equivalent experience is essential. Knowledge or experience of Children s Social Care finance is desirable but not essential.

Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer. In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:

• 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website.
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme - available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
• Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role).
• Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adele McLean on or email

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note:
If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

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• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
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