https://jobs.co.uk/job/service-accountant-connect2hackney--3fd3100f-788f-4e7e-8874-784b254f24fd RSS feed for Service Accountant at Connect2Hackney. en-gb Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:12:01 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/service-accountant-connect2hackney--3fd3100f-788f-4e7e-8874-784b254f24fd https://jobs.co.uk/job/service-accountant-connect2hackney--3fd3100f-788f-4e7e-8874-784b254f24fd Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Hackney | Salary: £350 - £400/day (umbrella) | Type: Temporary | Service Accountant (Adult Social Care) At Connect2Hackney, we are looking for a proactive, user-focused Service Accountant to join the Finance and Resources directorate at the London Borough of Hackney. In this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted financial partner for the Adult Social Care Service, offering high-quality advice, support, and constructive challenge to service managers across the council. You will play a vital part in driving our efficiency programme, managing service budgets, and helping deliver operational decisions that support a better Hackney. Key Responsibilities Lead on the three main pillars of the annual budget cycle, budget setting, regular monitoring, and accounts closing (across capital and revenue), ensuring clear audit trails and adherence to timetables. Provide proactive financial guidance for operational decisions, offering challenge or justification to optimise service outcomes. Scan for emerging financial risks within service areas, alert key managers, and collaborate to implement effective mitigation strategies. Deputise for the Group Accountant as required and supervise, coach, and develop Accountancy Assistants in the team. Prepare ... Temporary