Accountant
Location: West London
Contract: Temporary (3 months initial)
Salary: £28.96 per hour umbrella / £26.02 PAYE Inclusive / £23.22 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: [email protected]
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in London for an Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide high-quality financial support and advice across a range of council services, strengthening financial governance and contributing to effective decision-making within a complex public sector environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage budgets, forecasts, monitoring and year-end accounts for allocated services.
- Provide financial advice to managers and senior stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Maintain financial systems, controls and processes in line with best practice and CIPFA guidance.
- Prepare financial analysis, grant claims, statutory returns and management reports.
Candidate Criteria
- Qualified Accounting Technician or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience in local government finance, or a complex public/private sector environment
- Strong Excel and systems such as Power BI, analytical and financial management skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
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