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Management Accountant

Job Description

Management Accountant
Location: London
Contract: Temporary (4 Months)
Rate: £25-30 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
*Hybrid Working - 50% in office*
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Finance are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Management Accountant on a temporary basis. The postholder will Work to cover a range of financial and management accounting, reconciliation and reporting responsibilities and provide financial management information, advice and accounting support to designated service areas.

Main Responsibilities

  • Co-ordinate the Budget Monitoring report for services within the remit of this role by setting up spreadsheets and tables to enhance financial monitoring and reporting
  • Responsible for the provision of appropriate, accurate and timely budgetary control information to budget holders, including salaries monitoring and forecasting
  • Monitor all financial procedures to ensure financial regulations are being observed by officers within designated services
  • Responsible for the efficient input of transactions processed through the online accounting system, ensuring that all payments and income are made and recorded in accordance with financial regulations and delegated authority

Candidate Criteria

  • AAT qualified or part-qualified CCAB with relevant experience
  • Good understanding of Local Government finance and legislation surrounding Local Government
  • Experience of undertaking work on key financial processes including budget setting, in-year monitoring and closing the accounts
  • Detailed experience of independently using financial functions such as the General Ledger and effectively using Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel
  • Ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@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.