Senior Management Accountant

Senior Management Accountant
Location: Oxfordshire
Contract: Temporary
Salary: £34.33 per hour umbrella / £30.74 PAYE Exclusive / £27.43 PAYE Inclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
 
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for an experienced Senior Management Accountant on a temporary basis. This is a hybrid role, predominantly home-based with occasional on-site attendance for key meetings. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional who can provide high-quality financial support, drive robust budget management, and contribute to continuous improvement across a complex organisation.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Financial Business Partnering – Provide proactive financial support to senior managers and budget holders, ensuring effective budget management and informed decision-making.
• Budget Monitoring & Reporting – Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, forecasting, year-end processes, and corporate financial reporting.
• Financial Governance & Controls – Promote strong financial management practices, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and maintain effective internal controls.
• Process Improvement & Corporate Support – Contribute to budget setting, statutory accounts preparation, financial modelling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

• Qualified Accountant – CCAB qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience, with strong technical management accounting expertise.
• Public Sector / Complex Organisation Experience – Proven background in financial planning, budget monitoring, forecasting, and identifying efficiencies.
• Strong Analytical & Systems Skills – Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modelling and interpreting complex financial data.
• Excellent Stakeholder Engagement – Confident communicator with experience supporting and challenging non-finance managers and delivering training where required.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@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.