Talent Dice Ltd

Accountant

Job Location

N22, United Kingdom

Job Description

Accountant Role Purpose ·To provide high quality, customer focused financial information, training, modelling, analysis, support and advice to schools, to support financial reporting, decision making and budget management. ·To maintain accounting information to assist in the production of accurate and consistent management or financial reporting information. ·To contribute to the mitigation or resolution of financial issues, challenges and risks. ·To contribute to the framework for financial reporting and budget setting, forecasting, control and management within the Council for both revenue and capital budgets. Main Responsibilities Financial Planning Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience ·Educated to A level or equivalent and a minimum of GCSE level Mathematics. ·AAT or part qualification or working towards membership of appropriate professional body by examination and/or evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). ·Excellent communication and analytical skills including giving presentations. ·Ability to work with high level internal and external stakeholders. ·Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement in delivering service and Council aims and objectives ·To provide support to schools to develop robust 3 year financial plans. Budget Monitoring/Financial Reporting ·To ensure that Head Teachers and Governing Bodies are equipped with the appropriate skills enabling them to demonstrate financial ownership for all aspects of their school. ·To collate information across all schools on a quarterly basis for reporting for council reporting purposes. ·With reference to trends and other benchmarking data identify any material financial risks in schools and provide feedback to Heath Teachers and School Business Managers. ·To reconcile all grant lines within the Dedicated Schools Grant. Closure of Accounts ·To ensure budget holders are aware of the closure timetable and protocols to follow to ensure that the appropriate year-end adjustments (Accruals, etc) are actioned. ·To prepare disclosure notes and working papers associated with the Councils statutory Statement of Accounts. ·To satisfactorily respond to complex internal and external audit queries and recommendations in line with the Council’s current audit protocol Other ·Participate in all council staff management and development processes including appraisals, my conversation, finance forum etc. ·To undertake training and development in order to fulfil the requirements of the role Accountant Accountant Accountant Accountant Accountant Accountant Accountant Accountant

Location: N22, Wood Green,London, GB

Posted Date: 7/8/2025
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July 8, 2025
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