Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Location: Hampshire Contract: Temporary (6 months) Salary: £29.20 umbrella / £25.73 PAYE Inclusive / £22.96 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: [email removed] Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Hampshire for a Senior Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will support the Children, Families and Education Finance Team, and Adult Social Care and Public Health Finance Team, shaping financial strategy, driving improvement, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for residents. Key Responsibilities Lead on the preparation, monitoring and reporting of revenue and capital budgets, including forecasting and year-end processes. Provide insightful financial analysis and advice, identifying risks, opportunities, efficiencies and potential savings. Develop financial models, business cases and costings to support strategic decisions, transformation and investment proposals. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, schools and external partners, providing clear financial guidance and challenge. Candidate Criteria Fully qualified accountant, with strong technical accountancy experience within local government, with experience of the Dedicated School’s Grant, Children’s or Adults Social Care being beneficial. Proven experience across budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring, financial modelling and the preparation of accounts. Strong analytical and IT skills, including advanced Excel and experience working with complex financial data and systems. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to senior and non-financial stakeholders. If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on [phone removed] or email [email removed] Service Care Solutions also offers a referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive compensation for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.