Role: SEND Management Accountant Type: Interim - up to 6 months (part time applicants considered) Salary: Competitive day rate UMB Fully Remote with occasional travel Location: Leicestershire Sellick Partnership is partnering with a public sector organisation to recruit an Interim SEND Management Accountant on a temporary basis for up to 6 months. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong knowledge of education finance, particularly within High Needs (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), to provide valuable cover during a planned absence. The responsibilities of the Management Accountant will be: Providing financial management support and business advice to assist with the High Needs Recovery Plan Delivering accurate, timely and relevant financial reporting and analysis Supporting the development of management reports and financial planning, including submissions to government or partner organisations Working closely with departmental managers to ensure they have the financial knowledge and advice needed to discharge their responsibilities Identifying opportunities to improve financial performance and supporting the implementation of efficiency measures Ensuring financial policies and procedures are communicated and implemented effectively The ideal candidate for the Management Accountant role will have: Proven experience working within a local authority environment with in-depth knowledge of SEND finance and the end-to-end processes involved. A strong understanding of financial management, reporting, forecasting and budgeting The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Experience working in a complex financial environment, ideally within the public sector A flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities Part-qualified or fully qualified accounting qualification (or equivalent experience) How to apply for the Management Accountant role: If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity, 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. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website