SEND Management Accountant

Sellick Partnership; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency seeks an Interim SEND Management Accountant to support a finance role for up to 6 months. This position involves providing financial management for the High Needs Recovery Plan, delivering accurate reporting, and advising managers. Ideal candidates will have experience in education finance and a relevant accounting qualification. The role allows for remote work with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within education finance, especially High Needs/SEND.
• Strong understanding of financial management, reporting, and budgeting.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management support for the High Needs Recovery Plan.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Support management reports and financial planning submissions.

Skills

Education finance expertise

Financial management

Reporting and analysis

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified accounting qualification

Job description

Overview

Role: SEND Management Accountant

Type: Interim - up to 6 months (part time applicants considered)

Salary: up to 350 per day UMB

Fully Remote: Remote with occasional travel

Location: Leicestershire

Sellick Partnership is partnering with a public sector organisation to recruit an Interim SEND Management Accountant on a temporary basis for up to 6 months. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong knowledge of education finance, particularly within High Needs (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), to provide valuable cover during a planned absence.

Responsibilities

• Providing financial management support and business advice to assist with the High Needs Recovery Plan
• Delivering accurate, timely and relevant financial reporting and analysis
• Supporting the development of management reports and financial planning, including submissions to government or partner organisations
• Working closely with departmental managers to ensure they have the financial knowledge and advice needed to discharge their responsibilities
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial performance and supporting the implementation of efficiency measures
• Ensuring financial policies and procedures are communicated and implemented effectively

Ideal candidate

• Significant experience within education finance, particularly High Needs/SEND
• A strong understanding of financial management, reporting, forecasting and budgeting
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Experience working in a complex financial environment, ideally within the public sector
• A flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Part-qualified or fully qualified accounting qualification (or equivalent experience)

How to apply

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

The closing date for CVs is Wednesday 1st October due to the urgent requirement of this role. Interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.

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