Job Opportunity - Interim Children's Social Care Accountant - North West England
A local authority client of mine is currently seeking an Interim Children's Social Care Accountant to join their Finance team on an initial contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced local government finance professional to provide financial support and business partnering across Children's Services.
Job Title: Interim Children's Social Care Accountant
Location: North West England
Contract Duration: 6-12 Months
Rate: DOE
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available, with attendance on-site required for key meetings
Days: 5 Days Per Week
Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Providing financial support to Children's Social Care budgets, including Looked After Children, Placements, Safeguarding and Early Help services.
- Supporting budget monitoring processes and producing monthly budget reports.
- Identifying financial risks, pressures and opportunities and reporting findings to senior stakeholders.
- Assisting with year-end accounts, accruals and financial statements.
- Supporting the completion of budget forecasts and medium-term financial planning activities.
- Analysing expenditure trends and investigating significant budget variances.
Business Partnering
- Acting as a trusted finance business partner to Children's Services budget holders and senior managers.
- Providing robust financial advice to support operational decision-making.
- Challenging and supporting service managers on budget forecasts and spending decisions.
- Attending departmental meetings and presenting financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Supporting savings initiatives and transformation projects across Children's Services.
Financial Analysis
- Reviewing high-cost placement expenditure and identifying cost drivers.
- Producing financial models and scenario analysis to support service planning.
- Analysing large datasets relating to placements, staffing and service demand.
- Ensuring financial information is accurate, timely and compliant with local authority regulations.
Candidate Requirements
- Must have specific local authority experience working in children's social care finance.
- Do not necessarily need to be a fully qualified accountant for this position.
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