DSG Specialist Accountant – AR

Job Title: DSG Specialist Support Accountant (6-Month Contract)

Location: Mostly remote (occasional office attendance as required)

We are seeking a qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, or ACA) to provide specialist financial support to the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) management process within a local authority education setting. The role will focus on developing and maintaining robust financial models, supporting DSG planning, and contributing to Medium-Term Financial Planning (MTFP) and scenario analysis.

• Support the production and maintenance of the DSG management plan
• Develop and maintain accurate and robust financial models for DSG funding
• Deliver scenario planning and financial modelling to support MTFP development
• Ensure financial data used is accurate, consistent, and reliable
• Work closely with Education teams, Children’s Services Finance Business Partner, and DSG funding coordinator
• Provide ongoing financial support to Education services following submission of the DSG plan (post-June)

• Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, or ACA)
• Strong experience in financial modelling and budget forecasting
• Knowledge of local authority or public sector finance, ideally education funding/DSG
• Ability to analyse complex financial data and support strategic decision-making
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Primarily home-based with occasional office attendance
• Contract length: 6 months
• Collaborative role working across education finance teams and stakeholders