Accountant

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About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Accountant with strong local government and schools finance experience to deliver high-quality financial reporting, advice and support to schools. You’ll play a key role in helping schools manage budgets effectively, meet statutory requirements, and make informed financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert, customer-focused financial information, training, analysis, modelling, and advice to schools.
Support schools in developing robust 3-year financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
Monitor budgets, prepare clear management and statutory financial reports.
Reconcile Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) lines and ensure accurate reporting.
Identify material financial risks using trends and benchmarking data; provide timely feedback to Head Teachers and School Business Managers.
Manage year-end closures, accruals, disclosures, and prepare working papers for the statutory Statement of Accounts.
Respond to complex internal and external audit queries in line with protocols.
Participate in staff development and training to maintain best practice standards.
About You

Essential:

AAT qualified, part-qualified or working towards a recognised professional accounting body membership.
Proven knowledge of local government finance, Dedicated Schools Grant, DfE statutory reporting, and schools budget frameworks.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; confident working with Head Teachers, School Business Managers and senior leaders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in using finance systems and Microsoft Office.
Able to exercise initiative and sound judgement while delivering a customer-focused service.
Benefits

Opportunity to work on impactful schools finance projects.
Flexible/hybrid working model available.
Supportive environment with opportunities for ongoing training and development.
✅ How to Apply

If you have the knowledge, dedication and local government schools finance experience to help schools manage budgets and reporting to a high standard, we’d love to hear from you.
Click ‘Apply Now’ or email your CV directly to adarsh.thomas@centurionstaunch.co.uk to start your application today.

Additional Information:

Privacy Assurance:

We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. All data provided during the application process will be handled in strict compliance with GDPR regulations. This includes securely storing and processing your personal details solely for recruitment purposes. By submitting your application, you consent to the use of your data for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the position. We will not share your information with third parties without your consent unless required by law. For more information on how we protect and process your personal data, , please contact us or request a copy of our privacy policy.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm
Contract length: 2.5 months

Pay: £199.46 per day

Licence/Certification:

AAT (required)
Reference ID: RQ1553218
Expected start date: 28/07/20256

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