Senior Accountant (Housing & Adult Social Care) - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Our public sector client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for a local government finance professional with experience in Housing and/or Adult Social Care, who enjoys working across complex service areas in a collaborative and proactive environment.
This is a great opportunity to contribute your expertise within a respected council that values professional growth, collaboration, and service excellence. Enjoy varied work, clear impact, and a supportive hybrid environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and monitor budgets across Housing and Adult Social Care services, ensuring accurate reporting and forecasting.
* Maintain and reconcile financial records across core systems to ensure data integrity.
* Lead on statutory returns, grant claims, and audit preparation.
* Support budget managers with financial advice, cost analysis, and performance insights.
* Analyse financial and operational data to guide strategic decisions.
* Contribute to continuous improvements in financial processes, systems, and controls.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Background in council Housing or Adult Social Care accounting.
* Part-qualified CCAB accountant (or fully qualified AAT) with strong local authority finance experience.
* Proven background in budget management, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
* Proficient in financial systems, general ledger processes, and advanced Excel.
* Confident communicator with the ability to support and challenge service managers.
Desired Skills and Experience
* Senior Accountant
* Local Government Finance
* Public Sector Accounting
* Council Finance Team
* Financial Management
* Budget Preparation and Monitoring
* Financial Reporting and Forecasting
* Control Account Reconciliations
* Statutory Returns
* VAT Returns and Compliance
* Audit Support
* Internal Audit
* External Audit
* Financial Systems
* Data Integrity
* Medium Term Financial Plan
* Cost Control
* Efficiency Savings
* Value for Money
* General Ledger Systems
* Business Objects
* Report Writing Tools
* BACS Payments
* Excel Advanced
* Data Analysis
* Reconciliation
* CIPFA Code of Practice
* Financial Regulations
* Procedures
* CCAB Part Qualified
* Full AAT
* Analytical Skills
* Variance Analysis
* Financial Advice
* Budget Managers
* Negotiation
* Influencing
* Customer Service
* Continuous Improvement
* Attention to Detail
* High Numeracy
* High Literacy
* Communication Skills
* GDPR Compliance
* Information Management Policy
* Safeguarding Awareness
* Health and Safety Compliance
* Risk Management
* Local Authority Regulations
* Freedom of Information Act
* Data Protection Legislation
* Category 1 Responder
* Civil Contingencies Act
* Housing Finance
* Adult Social Care Finance
* Budget Holders
* Senior Leadership Team
* Financial Planning
* Decision Support
* Statutory Compliance
* Regulatory Compliance
* Systems Testing
* System Implementation
* Financial Control
* Financial Assurance
* Audit Liaison
* Grant Claims
* Service Improvement Initiatives
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