At a Glance
- Tasks: Support schools finance with hands-on financial administration and data management.
- Company: Local authority in London offering a hybrid work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of up to £400 per day and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently and manage diverse financial tasks.
- Why this job: Make a difference in schools finance while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in local government finance and strong Excel skills required.
A London local authority is looking to recruit an Interim Accounting Technician to support its schools finance function. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day financial administration of the service, with a strong focus on journals, reconciliations, data management and spreadsheet-based analysis.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Processing and reviewing journals
- Completing balance sheet and other financial reconciliations
- Managing and maintaining schools finance data
- Supporting general finance administration
- Producing and maintaining spreadsheets, trackers and reports
- Investigating discrepancies and resolving data issues
- Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc financial tasks
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous local government finance experience – essential
- Strong Excel and general IT skills
- Experience of journals, reconciliations and financial administration
- Good attention to detail and confidence working with large volumes of data
- The ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Previous schools finance experience would be highly desirable
Interim Accounting Technician (schools finance) - local authority employer: MLC Partners Careers
MLC Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities while enjoying the flexibility of predominantly remote working. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment where your financial expertise can drive strategic decisions across the UK.
