Adult Social Care Service Accountant
London, UK (On-site)
Salary Not AvailableContract
Posted 7 weeks ago
Job Description
4 months with a local authority
Rate: £400/day Umbrella
Summary
- The Service Accountant (Adult Social Care) is a pivotal role within a local authority, tasked with delivering high-quality financial management and strategic support to Adult Social Care services. This position serves as a key advisor to service managers and senior leaders, ensuring effective budget management, financial planning, forecasting, statutory compliance, and value-for-money outcomes. The postholder will leverage financial expertise and analytical insights to support informed decision-making, contributing to the delivery of high-quality services for vulnerable residents across the borough.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted finance business partner to Adult Social Care budget holders and senior managers.
- Provide clear, accurate, and timely financial advice to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Lead the annual budget-setting process for Adult Social Care services.
- Produce regular budget monitoring reports and financial forecasts.
- Identify financial risks, cost pressures, and opportunities for efficiencies.
- Develop financial models to support medium- and long-term financial planning.
- Analyse demographic trends, service demand patterns, and care package costs to inform financial strategies.
Essential Experience Required
- Significant experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Experience providing finance business partnering support to senior managers and budget holders.
- Experience preparing management accounts, financial reports, and year-end financial information.
Essential Qualifications Required
- Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or finalist-level candidate with substantial relevant experience.
- Relevant finance, accounting, or business qualification.
Additional Information
- We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
- The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
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