SEND Management Accountant

Role: SEND Management Accountant
Type: Interim - up to 6 months (part time applicants considered)
Salary: up to £350 per day UMB
Fully Remote: Remote with occasional travel
Location: Leicestershire

Sellick Partnership is partnering with a public sector organisation to recruit an Interim SEND Management Accountant on a temporary basis for up to 6 months. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong knowledge of education finance, particularly within High Needs (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), to provide valuable cover during a planned absence.

The responsibilities of the Management Accountant will be:

• Providing financial management support and business advice to assist with the High Needs Recovery Plan
• Delivering accurate, timely and relevant financial reporting and analysis
• Supporting the development of management reports and financial planning, including submissions to government or partner organisations
• Working closely with departmental managers to ensure they have the financial knowledge and advice needed to discharge their responsibilities
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial performance and supporting the implementation of efficiency measures
• Ensuring financial policies and procedures are communicated and implemented effectively

The ideal candidate for the Management Accountant role will have:

• Significant experience within education finance, particularly High Needs/SEND
• A strong understanding of financial management, reporting, forecasting and budgeting
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Experience working in a complex financial environment, ideally within the public sector
• A flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Part-qualified or fully qualified accounting qualification (or equivalent experience)

How to apply for the Management Accountant role:

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

The closing date for CVs is Wednesday 1^st October due to the urgent requirement of this role. Interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.

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