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Senior Accountant / Team Manager - Education

Warwick Permanent £47,941 - £49,920 per year View Job Description
Are you ready to shape the financial future of education in one of the UK's most vibrant regions? In this post, you'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, driving initiatives that directly impact schools and students. You'll lead a talented team providing critical financial insights that guide investment and innovation in our schools. You'll be pivotal in managing budgets, high-profile projects, and ensuring financial sustainability in special needs education (SEND).
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  • Total package circa £50,000
  • Opportunity for future career development and growth.

About Our Client

Warwickshire County Council is a progressive local authority with a reputation for excellence in public service. As one of the fastest-growing economies in the UK, Warwickshire is a place where innovation meets opportunity. Known for its stunning green spaces, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene, it's an ideal environment for both work and life. Our client is committed to fostering a workplace culture that supports professional growth, work-life balance, and employee well-being.

Job Description

  • Responsible for leading and mentoring a team of capable accountants and finance officers.
  • Overseeing the budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting process.
  • Driving high-profile capital projects and transformation initiatives to support SEND funding and school inclusion.
  • Financial evaluation of tender applications, undertaking scenario modelling and identify the risk and financial implications.
  • Preparing and presenting financial reports and analysis to senior managers and making recommendations for strategic decision-making.
  • Presenting financial insights to the Warwickshire Schools Forum, facilitating discussions on funding allocations and resource management across the county.
  • Managing the year-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with financial frameworks and maintaining high standards of financial accuracy.
  • Driving continuous improvement by streamlining financial processes and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

A successful applicant should have:

  • A professional Level 7 CCAB or CIMA Finance and Accounting qualification.
  • Track record of leading and mentoring teams.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Solid background in school funding, DSG, and public sector finance.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders, confidently collaborating, influencing decisions and challenging assumptions.
  • Excellent analytical skills to support strategic decision making.
  • Confident, proactive individual who is capable of positive challenge.

What's on Offer

  • Total package circa £50,000 including a £45,441 base salary, market supplement, and pay award pending.
  • LGPS pension with flexible contributions, secure future benefits and life cover.
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day during Christmas.
  • An agile working environment.
  • Additional benefits such as discounts, enhanced parental leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme and well-being support.
Contact
Hamza Raza
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6531638
Phone number
+441212309358

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Warwick
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hamza Raza
Consultant phone
+441212309358
Job reference
JN-092024-6531638