Support Accountant

Support Accountant

Location: East Suffolk

Contract: Temporary (6 months initial)

Salary: £25 per hour umbrella / £22.08 PAYE Inclusive / £19.70 PAYE Exclusive

Start Date: ASAP

Contact: [email protected]

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in East Suffolk for a Support Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will support the Finance Business Partners on the Financial Planning team across a range of service areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Finance Business Partners with revenue and capital budget monitoring, annual budget setting, financial forecasting and management reporting.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation, reconciliations, working papers and the accurate accounting of grants, reserves and overheads.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to service managers and budget holders, supporting informed decision-making and effective budgetary control.
• Support statutory and government returns, fees and charges reviews, financial management projects and the administration of financial systems.

Candidate Criteria

• AAT qualified or equivalent experience, preferably within local authority or public sector.
• Proven experience in an accounting or management finance role, with a sound understanding of accounting principles, budgetary control and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting budget holders or non-financial managers, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.
• Strong Excel, financial systems and analytical skills, with experience in forecasting, reconciliations and month-end or year-end processes.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email [email protected]

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.