Interim DSG Accountant

Morgan Law; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 106,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Law is helping a London-based local authority recruit an interim SEN/DSG finance professional. The role focuses on the High Needs Block and DSG budgeting, with a daily rate of £575-£600 Inside IR35.

Contract is 6 months initially, with potential for extension. Ideally on-site 1-2 days/week, with possible 100% remote for the right candidate, starting December.

Qualifications

• Strong DSG and High Needs Block experience in local government.
• Excellent Excel skills with large, complex datasets.
• Experience using SAP financial systems is advantageous.
• Ability to support and guide junior team members when required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the High Needs Block budget.
• Reconciling payments to schools.
• Reconciling financial data against pupil-level SEND data.

Skills

DSG experience

High Needs Block

Excel

SAP

Mentoring juniors

Tools

SAP

Job description

Interim SEN / DSG Finance Opportunity | Local Authority | £575-£600 per day (Inside IR35)

I'm currently recruiting for an exciting interim opportunity within a London-based local authority, seeking an experienced finance professional with strong knowledge of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), particularly the High Needs Block.

Rate: £575-£600 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract: 6 months initially, with potential for extension

Location: Ideally 1-2 days per week on site, although 100% remote working may be considered for the right candidate.

Start Date: Beginning of December preferred, with an opportunity to support a handover from the existing postholder.

Key areas of focus:

• Monitoring and managing the High Needs Block budget.
• Reconciling payments made to schools.
• Reconciling financial information against pupil-level data held within the SEND team.

What we're looking for:

• Strong DSG and High Needs Block experience within local government.
• Excellent Excel skills, with the ability to work confidently with large and complex datasets.
• Experience using SAP financial systems would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to support and guide more junior members of the team where required (no formal line management responsibilities).

Interviews are taking place this week, and candidates with up to 4 weeks' notice can be considered.