Accountant
Location: London
Contract: Temporary (3-months initial)
Rate: £225-250 per day umbrella
Start Date: ASAP
- Hybrid Working*
Contact:
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for an Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The Accountant will add value to and assist in the delivery of the professional services by providing expert financial advice to senior members.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in the provision of expert analysis and advice, to aid the strategic decision making process.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with budget holders to stay informed about financial developments.
- Produce accurate monthly forecasts and high-quality finance reports.
- Oversee year-end account closures and liaise with auditors.
- Lead finance-related statistical and grant returns.
- Provide support and advice on key projects to senior management.
- This position involves regular interaction with budget holders, senior officers and requires active participation in improving financial processes and compliance within a regulatory framework.
- You will enhance the quality of financial monitoring and reporting, supporting key decision-making processes
Candidate Criteria
- CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant or Equivalent
- Experienced within a Local Authority Finance environment
- Experience of providing expert financial advice to aid strategic processes
- Experience of producing monthly forecasts with high-quality financial reporting skills
- Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team.
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 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.