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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