Accountant - Children Social Work and Education

Job Location	Tyne and Wear
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£20 - £25 per hour
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Contract, full-time

Job Description

Accountant (Childrens Social Care and Education)Location: Tyne and WearContract: Temporary (12 months)Rate: £20 - 25 Per Umbrella*Hybrid Working Available*Start date: ASAPContact:About the RoleService Care Solutions is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Accountant to work with a local authority in Tyne and Wear. This role focuses on the Childrens Social Work and Education Finance team, providing a unique opportunity to contribute tothe financial management of vital services that support the communitys children and young people. If you are dedicated to public service and have a background in local government finance, we encourage you to apply.Role OverviewAs an Accountant in the Childrens Social Work and Education team, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing financial processes and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. While experience in childrens social care and education financeis desirable, it is not essential. Your primary goal will be to support the strategic financial management and ensure accurate financial reporting within this critical service area.Key Responsibilities

Financial Management: Oversee the financial operations related to childrens social work and education, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation.
Budget Preparation & Monitoring: Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and management of budgets, providing financial advice and support to budget holders.
Financial Reporting: Prepare and present detailed financial reports to senior management and other stakeholders, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
Strategic Support: Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making within the childrens social work and education services.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, internal policies, and best practices within the local government finance environment.

About YouTo be successful in this role, you will need:

Proven experience in a local government finance environment. Experience in childrens social care and education finance is desirable but not essential.
CCAB qualification (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
Strong understanding of financial regulations, business planning, and local government finance practices.
Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and present it clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and support colleagues to achieve common goals.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on or emailService Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.Required skills

Accountant

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