DSG - Principal Accountant

Morgan Law; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Accountant to monitor performance against budget forecasts and manage financial reporting for a local authority's DSG. The ideal candidate will have experience with schools team operations and a strong understanding of DSG. Competitive daily rate of up to 550 GBP for a 6-month contract in City of London.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the schools team of a local authority.
• Deep understanding of DSG.
• Ability to promote good financial practice.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance against revenue budgets.
• Review budget forecast information.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Performance monitoring

Budget forecasting

Experience with DSG

Job description

I am currently recruiting for a Principal Accountant. The role will be looking at the DSG and the High Needs block within the local authority. The role will be paying up to 550 p/day and will be for 6 months.

• Be able to work with the team on the DSG, have experience of the relevant returns and tasks as required.
• To monitor performance against revenue budgets and review budget forecast information, in conjunction with budget holders to ensure the delivery of high quality financial reporting, advising the Head of Accountancy of all financial risks related to services' decision making, escalating any concerns or issues in a timely manner.
• To ensure the provision of appropriate, accurate and timely ad hoc management information, verbal and written advice and guidance to all levels of staff, in relation to all aspects of the finance function and in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures and to promote awareness of good financial practice and control.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working within the schools team of a local authority and have a deep understanding of DSG.

If you are interested in this role, please get in touch.