Interim Accountant - Children's Services
- Employer
- CIPFA-Penna
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- c.£450 per day
- Closing date
- 26 Sep 2019
- Reference
- PW/CB
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- Sector
- Local government, Unitary councils, County councils, Borough councils, District councils, Local council
- Contract Type
- Interim, contract and temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
CIPFA-Penna are working with a London local authority who are looking for an Accountant to join the Children's Services finance team.
This role is to provide support to the service transformation to ensure that the current overspend is managed and mitigated whilst supporting delivery of the saving programme.
Main responsibilities include; playing an active role in budget monitoring and presenting to senior colleagues.
A number of mini projects will also require robust financial analysis so strong financial modelling and analytical skills are essential.
Line management experience is also desirable as this role will manage one Assistant Accountant.
Specific knowledge of placements within CSC is essential.
You must be CCAB qualified with previous experience of having worked with Children's Services within a local authority.
For further information and a confidential chat, please contact philippa.watkins@penna.com or catherine.bush@penna.com
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