Interim Group Accountant - High Needs

Interim Group Accountant - High Needs Block
Local Government

6 month contract
£500-£600 per day, depending on experience
2 days a week on site - London
About the client
Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Group Accountant - High Needs Block for a local authority in London.

Accountabilities

To act as a Schools Specialist Finance Business Partner for the Dedicated Schools Budget and associated budgets, providing financial advice and support to the DCS, Education Director and School's Forum & Schools
To visit and support schools prepare, draft and implement deficit recovery plan
To review the financial position of Schools, evaluate the measures implemented to address deficits, assess the effectiveness of the deficit recovery plan, and provide assurance to the local authority
Budget monitoring and forecasting
Provision of accurate and timely reports on relevant financial issues and performance
Providing data analysis and options appraisal to enable decision making
Budget setting and financial planning
Year end processes including providing specified notes to the accounts
Candidate Requirements

CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance / accounting experience (E)
Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrable knowledge of Local Government accounting principles, policies and practices and ability to lead a team through the year end closure of accounts.
Advanced level of experience with Schools, Dedicated Schools Grant and High Needs Block
Ability to build constructive relationships with Headteachers and Governors
Experience of providing financial support to schools
Immediately available for work (E)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed