At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial planning and compliance for the Families First Partnership Programme.
- Company: London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, committed to community welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, pension scheme, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's care while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in accounting or finance with relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is looking to recruit a Service Accountant to support effective financial planning, modelling, monitoring and compliance support across revenue, capital and grant‑funded activity, including specialist responsibility for the Families First Partnership Grant and the financial sustainability of the Families First Partnership Programme (FFPP) and providing financial advice and support to the Director of Children Care & Support, Head of Finance and Programme Manager.
As a Service Accountant of the Families First Partnership Programme the postholder will provide full‑cycle financial support across budgeting, reporting, audit, data analysis, modelling and operational processes, ensuring robust, compliant and forward‑looking financial management for the assigned service area. Specifically, the postholder will lead on specialist grant management and budget responsibilities for the Families First Programme, including multi‑year forecasting, financial modelling, statutory returns to the DfE and ensuring alignment to grant conditions. To co‑ordinate the quarterly and annual planning processes for the FFP Programme to ensure robust financial planning, accurate forecasting, early identification of pressures, and risks and the timely submission of monitoring returns.
It will be essential for the successful candidate to have a bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field (merit or distinction) with at least 1 year finance experience or Part qualified Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) Accountant with at least 1 year finance experience, or fully AAT qualified (Level 4 - merit or distinction) with at least 2 years finance experience.
As an employer we offer a competitive pay package that is fair, a decent pension for the future and employee benefits that make life just a little bit easier. Our staff benefits include a generous annual leave entitlement, LG pension scheme, learning & development, flexible working, employee support, support groups and 'Wider Wallet' scheme which enable staff to access discounts on many high street stores and local businesses and save money on theme parks, theatre, cinema and eating out. There are also travel and holiday discounts, and health plans.
Service Accountant in London employer: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive pay, generous annual leave, and a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working options and access to discounts, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally in a dynamic environment dedicated to community service.
Contact Details:
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Recruitment Team
