Job Description

Interim Group Accountant - High Needs Block

Local Government

6 month contract

£500-£600 per day, depending on experience

2 days a week on site - London

About the client

Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Group Accountant - High Needs Block for a local authority in London.

Accountabilities

To act as a Schools Specialist Finance Business Partner for the Dedicated Schools Budget and associated budgets, providing financial advice and support to the DCS, Education Director and School's Forum & Schools

To visit and support schools prepare, draft and implement deficit recovery plan

To review the financial position of Schools, evaluate the measures implemented to address deficits, assess the effectiveness of the deficit recovery plan, and provide assurance to the local authority

Budget monitoring and forecasting

Provision of accurate and timely reports on relevant financial issues and performance

Providing data analysis and options appraisal to enable decision making

Budget setting and financial planning

Year end processes including providing specified notes to the accounts

Candidate Requirements

CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance / accounting experience (E)

Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Demonstrable knowledge of Local Government accounting principles, policies and practices and ability to lead a team through the year end closure of accounts.

Advanced level of experience with Schools, Dedicated Schools Grant and High Needs Block

Ability to build constructive relationships with Headteachers and Governors

Experience of providing financial support to schools

Immediately available for work (E)