Strategic Management Accountant - Local Authority (Temp)

Essential Employment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment in Bedford is seeking a Senior Management Accountant on a temporary basis. The role leads a team and provides high-quality financial advice to Directors, with a focus on budget monitoring, setting, and year-end processes.

The successful candidate will be CCAB (or equivalent) qualified with substantial Local Authority experience and will provide strategic financial guidance to support informed decision-making across directorates. Pre-employment checks may apply.

Qualifications

• CCAB (or equivalent) qualified finance professional with substantial Local Authority experience.
• Ability to lead and manage a team and provide high‑quality financial advice.
• Experience in budget monitoring, budget setting, and year‑end processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team delivering strategic financial guidance.
• Oversee budget monitoring, budget setting and year‑end activities.
• Support informed decision‑making across directorates with sound financial management.

Skills

CCAB qualification

Education

CCAB (or equivalent)

Job description

Essential Employment in Bedford is seeking a Senior Management Accountant on a temporary basis. The role leads a team and provides high-quality financial advice to Directors, with a focus on budget monitoring, setting, and year-end processes.

The successful candidate will be CCAB (or equivalent) qualified with substantial Local Authority experience and will provide strategic financial guidance to support informed decision-making across directorates. Pre-employment checks may apply.