Service Care Solutions are working alongside Salford City Council who are looking for a Senior Accountant (Capital) to join their team on a temporary contract. Please find a description of the role below.
Role: Senior Accountant (Capital)
Rate: £27-£31 (PAYE exc.) / £31 to £35 (Umbrella) (based on qualifications, expereince and interview performance)
Location: Salford
Working: Full-time, on-site (hybrid following initial induction)
Contract: 3 months on going
Role Overview:
* Support cost control, budget reviews, and identify efficiency opportunities across directorates.
* Develop strong working relationships with service managers and finance colleagues to influence informed decision-making.
* Ensure accuracy of financial records within the general ledger and related systems.
* Prepare, analyse, and interpret financial data for accounts, statutory returns, and performance reporting.
* Maintain robust financial monitoring systems to support capital programme oversight.
* Supervise, support, and review the work of junior finance staff to ensure quality and compliance.
* Proven experience in capital finance and public sector accounting.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders.
* Skilled in financial systems and reporting tools.
* Capable of mentoring junior team members and managing competing deadlines.
If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email marc.facer@servicecare.org.uk.
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.
If you have any questions or queries, please don’t not hesitate to ask. #J-18808-Ljbffr