Senior Management Accountant

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Bedford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD in Bedford is seeking a Senior Management Accountant on a temporary basis. The role requires CCAB (or equivalent) status and substantial Local Authority experience; you will lead a finance team and provide high-quality financial advice to the Chief Executives and directorates.

You will take the lead on budget monitoring and setting, year-end processes, and deliver strategic financial guidance to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• CCAB (or equivalent) qualified finance professional with Local Authority experience.
• Experience leading and managing a finance team.
• Strong budget monitoring and year-end processes experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a finance team providing high-quality financial advice to the Chief Executives and Resources and Public Health Directorates.
• Take the lead on budget monitoring, budget setting, year-end processes and strategic financial guidance to support informed decision-making across the directorates.

Skills

Local Authority experience

Team leadership

Education

CCAB or equivalent

Job description

Senior Management Accountant needed in Bedford

This is a temporary role and the rate is £20.54ph PAYE

The reference number is: 5308893

The successful candidate will be a CCAB (or equivalent) qualified finance professional with substantial Local Authority experience gained in a similar role. They will lead and manage a team responsible for providing high-quality financial advice and support to the Chief Executives, Resources and Public Health Directorates. The role will involve taking the lead on budget monitoring, budget setting, year-end processes, and the provision of strategic financial guidance, ensuring sound financial management and supporting informed decision-making across the directorates.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.