Service Care Solutions are working alongside a local authority in Walsall who are looking to recruit two dedicated and professional Lead Accountants to join their team on a temporary contract. Role: Lead Accountant.
Contract: 6 months’ on going.
Hybrid, 37 hours per week.
Lead financial risk management and reporting across services and projects.
Deliver high-quality financial analysis and cost-benefit appraisals to support business cases.
Prepare briefing notes and reports for senior management, committees, and external partners.
Advise services on compliance with financial procedures, contract rules, and accounting standards.
Support performance monitoring, service transformation, and continuous improvement.
Represent the finance function in cross-organisational meetings and regional partnerships.
Deputise for senior finance leads as required.
Strong financial analysis and business case development skills.
Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience in local government finance and public sector compliance.
CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA) desirable.
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.Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus!