Hybrid Senior Accountant — Budget & Financial Strategy

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Accountant for a hybrid role based in Portsmouth. The position offers hybrid working with a minimum of two office days per week and a temporary contract lasting a defined period.

The role involves budget-setting, financial analysis, reporting and guidance to services and schools to achieve financially sustainable outcomes. Applicants will work on financial models, cost options and investments, building strong stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Driving the annual DSG budget-setting process and school funding arrangements.
• Monitoring and reporting funding performance, identifying financial risks and opportunities.
• Provision of high-quality financial analysis, reporting and advice.
• Providing guidance and support to the service and where relevant schools to help achieve financially sustainable outcomes.
• Developing financial models and costing options to support strategic decision-making.
• Evaluating efficiencies, savings opportunities and investment proposals.
• Building strong relationships and working collaboratively with key stakeholder, providers and external partners.

Job description

Essential Employment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Accountant for a hybrid role based in Portsmouth. The position offers hybrid working with a minimum of two office days per week and a temporary contract lasting a defined period.

The role involves budget-setting, financial analysis, reporting and guidance to services and schools to achieve financially sustainable outcomes. Applicants will work on financial models, cost options and investments, building strong stakeholder relationships.