Service Accountant

Venn Group; London Borough of Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic local authority in London is seeking an experienced Service Accountant for a 6-month interim position. This role will provide strategic financial support across a designated directorate, focusing on managing complex revenue and capital budgets. The ideal candidate is a CCAB-qualified accountant with strong knowledge of local government finance. A hybrid working model is available.

Benefits

Recommendation Scheme with vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified accountant with previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of local government finance, including budget setting and monitoring processes.
• Proven experience managing revenue and capital budgets in a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue and capital budget planning, monitoring, and closedown for a designated directorate.
• Act as a key financial adviser to service managers, providing professional support and constructive challenge.
• Coordinate the delivery of monthly monitoring reports and ensure forecasts are robust and well-evidenced.

Skills

CCAB-qualified accountant

Knowledge of local government finance

Managing revenue and capital budgets

Job description

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Based in North West London, hybrid working

Length: 6-Months (Potential for extension)

Inside IR35

We’re working with a dynamic London local authority to recruit an experienced Service Accountant to provide strategic financial support across a key directorate. This role is central to delivering sound financial management and business partnering to service areas with complex revenue and capital budgets, while also supporting transformation and improvement agendas.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Service Accountant:

• Lead revenue and capital budget planning, monitoring, and closedown for a designated directorate
• Act as a key financial adviser to service managers, providing professional support and constructive challenge
• Coordinate the delivery of monthly monitoring reports and ensure forecasts are robust and well-evidenced
• Support the delivery of MTFS savings plans and cost-reduction strategies
• Deliver high-quality financial advice for senior leadership teams and contribute to reports for Members
• Ensure compliance with accounting best practice, legislation, and internal financial regulations
• Lead and support service grant claims, government returns, and preparation of working papers for year-end accounts
• Manage and mentor a Senior Finance Officer, promoting a high-performance finance culture
• Contribute to transformation projects and service improvement initiatives as part of the finance division's strategic goals

Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Interim Service Accountant:

• CCAB-qualified accountant with previous experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of local government finance, including budget setting and monitoring processes
• Proven experience managing revenue and capital budgets in a complex organisation

*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations