Service Accountant

Reference: 24319SDD_1749209154

Butler Rose is delighted to be working alongside our public sector client based in Harrow. They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Service Accountant to join their Finance Division. This is a six months contract role with hybrid arrangement, and will pay up to £500 a day.

This role offers the opportunity to provide high-level financial support and advice to a key service division or directorate, working closely with senior leadership to support strategic and operational decision-making.

You will manage the full budget cycle-revenue and capital-from preparation through to monitoring and closure, ensuring best practices in financial governance and professional integrity. This role includes line management of a Senior Finance Officer.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with service managers to provide critical financial insight, support, and challenge.
Lead budget preparation and monitoring, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and corporate timetables.
Produce timely and accurate financial reports and forecasts for both revenue and capital budgets.
Support the delivery of Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) savings and improvement initiatives.
Ensure high-quality closure of accounts, including the preparation of supporting documentation for the Statement of Accounts.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial practices and participate in cross-cutting transformation projects.

What We're Looking For:
CCAB qualified accountant (or near-qualified with extensive relevant experience).
Strong understanding of financial management within local authorities and the relevant legislative framework.
Demonstrated experience in managing and monitoring significant capital and revenue budgets.
Excellent analytical, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and financial systems.

Desirable Skills & Experience:
Experience managing or supervising finance teams.
Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and techniques.
Knowledge of the specific financial and business challenges faced by public sector services.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£400.00 - £500.00
Per day
GBP400 - GBP500 per day

Greater London

Temporary

Added 06/06/2025
Reference: 24319SDD_1749209154

Service Accountant

Greater London
Temporary

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