Education Finance Accountant

1 month ago


Berkshire, United Kingdom Service Care Legal Full time
Education Finance Accountant
Location: Berkshire
Contract: Temporary (3 months initial)
Rate: £(Apply online only) per day umbrella
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Local Government
*Hybrid Working - 2 days per week in office*
Contact:
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 accountsCandidate 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 teamIf you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email
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

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