Interim Group Accountant - High Needs

Interim Group Accountant - High Needs Block Local Government6 month contract 500- 600 per day, depending on experience 2 days a week on site - LondonAbout the clientMorgan Law is seeking an Interim Group Accountant - High Needs Block for a local authority in London. AccountabilitiesTo act as a Schools Specialist Finance Business Partner for the Dedicated Schools Budget and associated budgets, providing financial advice and support to the DCS, Education Director and School''s Forum and SchoolsTo visit and support schools prepare, draft and implement deficit recovery planTo review the financial position of Schools, evaluate the measures implemented to address deficits, assess the effectiveness of the deficit recovery plan, and provide assurance to the local authorityBudget monitoring and forecastingProvision of accurate and timely reports on relevant financial issues and performanceProviding data analysis and options appraisal to enable decision makingBudget setting and financial planningYear end processes including providing specified notes to the accounts Candidate RequirementsCCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance / accounting experience (E)Strong attention to detail and problem solving skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalDemonstrable knowledge of Local Government accounting principles, policies and practices and ability to lead a team through the year end closure of accounts.Advanced level of experience with Schools, Dedicated ..... full job details .....