Job Description

Role: Senior Accountant

Type: Interim, 3-month contract

Day Rate: Competitive day rate

Hybrid/Remote: Hybrid working ideally with an office presence but can be flexible

Location: Warwickshire

Sellick Partnership is partnering with a Local Government organisation to recruit a Senior Accountant on an interim basis for an initial 3-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Local Government finance professional to support Adult and Children's Social Care services during a busy period. The organisation is looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running and provide high-quality financial support to key stakeholders across the directorate.

The responsibilities of the Senior Accountant will be:

Providing financial support and business partnering to Adult and Children's Social Care services

Supporting budget setting, budget monitoring, forecasting and year-end processes

Assisting budget holders with financial management and reporting

Analysing financial performance and identifying risks and opportunities

Supporting savings programmes and service transformation initiatives

Producing accurate and timely financial reports for senior management

Ensuring compliance with Local Government financial regulations and procedures

The ideal candidate for the Senior Accountant role will have:

Proven experience working within Local Government finance

Previous experience supporting Adult Social Care and/or Children's Social Care services

Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

The ability to work independently and manage a busy workload

Experience using Local Government financial systems would be advantageous

How to apply for the Senior Accountant role:

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity of Senior Accountant, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, the successful applicants interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.

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