Accountant

Service Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in London for an Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide high-quality financial support and advice across council services, strengthening financial governance and contributing to effective decision‑making within a complex public sector environment.

The successful candidate will have strong Excel and Power BI skills, experience in local government finance, and excellent communication with

Qualifications

• Qualified Accounting Technician or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in local government finance, or a complex public/private sector environment.
• Strong Excel and Power BI skills with analytical and financial management abilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, forecasts, monitoring and year-end accounts for allocated services.
• Provide financial advice to managers and senior stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintain financial systems, controls and processes in line with CIPFA guidance.
• Prepare financial analysis, grant claims, statutory returns and management reports.

Skills

Excel

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Education

AAT Accounting Technician or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Accountant

Location: West London

Contract: Temporary (3 months initial)

Salary: £28.96 per hour umbrella / £26.02 PAYE Inclusive / £23.22 PAYE Exclusive

Start Date: ASAP

Contact: [e-mail]

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in London for an Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide high-quality financial support and advice across a range of council services, strengthening financial governance and contributing to effective decision-making within a complex public sector environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, forecasts, monitoring and year-end accounts for allocated services.
• Provide financial advice to managers and senior stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintain financial systems, controls and processes in line with best practice and CIPFA guidance.
• Prepare financial analysis, grant claims, statutory returns and management reports.

Candidate Criteria

• Qualified Accounting Technician or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience in local government finance, or a complex public/private sector environment
• Strong Excel and systems such as Power BI, analytical and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.