Support Accountant

Service Care; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Allowance

Dedicated Specialist Consultant

Referral bonus

Sign-up bonus

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Support Accountant on a short-term contract with a local authority in Essex. The role focuses on revenue and capital budget monitoring, budget setting, forecasts, and management reporting, plus year-end work and grants accounting. Strong Excel and financial systems experience are required, with AAT or equivalent qualification.

Hybrid working options described. The contract lasts 2 weeks initially with extension potential; pay rates are £25 per hour umbrella

Qualifications

• Solid background in accounting/finance roles.
• Strong budgeting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience communicating financial data to non-financial managers.

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance Business Partners with revenue and capital budget monitoring.
• Support annual budget setting, forecasts and management reporting.
• Assist with year-end accounts, reconciliations and working papers.
• Ensure accurate accounting of grants, reserves and overheads.
• Provide financial advice to service managers and budget holders.

Skills

Excel

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication with budget holders

AAT qualification

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Financial Systems

Job description

Support Accountant – Temporary Contract (our client)

Are you an experienced finance professional seeking an exciting opportunity to support local government services? Service Care Solutions is actively recruiting a Support Accountant for a local authority in our client. This is a short-term contract lasting 2 weeks initially, with the possibility of extension, offering a competitive pay rate of £25 per hour umbrella or £22.08 PAYE inclusive. This role is perfect for individuals with a solid background in finance who are looking to make an impact within a dynamic environment.

Support Accountant – Key Responsibilities

As a Support Accountant , your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting Finance Business Partners with revenue and capital budget monitoring
• Contributing to annual budget setting, financial forecasts, and management reporting
• Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts, reconciliations, and working papers
• Ensuring the accurate accounting of grants, reserves, and overheads
• Providing financial advice and guidance to service managers and budget holders to facilitate sound financial decisions
• Supporting statutory and government returns, fees, and charges reviews
• Managing financial systems and participating in financial management projects

The Support Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring financial processes are smoothly managed and transparent, supporting the organization's strategic financial planning and compliance.

Candidate Requirements for the Support Accountant Role

To excel as a Support Accountant , candidates should possess:

• Proven experience in an accounting or management finance role
• A knowledge base of accounting principles, budget control, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting budget holders or non-financial managers with clear communication of financial data
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems, forecasting, and reconciliations
• AAT qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience within the public sector (desirable), though strong private sector management accountants will also be considered

Support Accountant – Benefits

Joining as a Support Accountant offers numerous benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly pay of £25 umbrella / £22.08 PAYE inclusive
• £250 Training Allowance to enhance your skills
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant to support your journey
• Daily payroll runs for seamless pay processing
• Free candidate registration and ongoing compliance checks
• Referral and loyalty schemes, plus a sign-up bonus
• Opportunity to work with thousands of clients nationwide