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Finance Accountancy Officer

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Conwy for a Principal Accountant - Schools Support to join the team please find a description of the role below.


Contract: 3 months'


Working: On-site


Hours: 37


Rate: £16-£17 (umbrella)


Key Responsibilities:



  • Financial Support:


    • Assist the Principal Accountant in delivering school finance services per the Service Level Agreement.


  • Budget Preparation:


    • Help prepare annual budgets for Primary, Secondary, and Special schools.


  • Accounts Closure:


    • Support the end-of-year accounts closure and assist in producing final accounts.


  • Financial Projections:


    • Aid in preparing financial projections to optimize resource utilization in schools.


  • School Visits:


    • Regularly visit schools to provide advice on budget matters, assist with report interpretation, and resolve administrative issues.


  • Query Management:


    • Investigate and respond to queries from schools, contractors, and finance department staff regarding payments and charges.


  • Financial Reporting System Maintenance:


    • Maintain a Financial Reporting System for Primary schools, ensuring monthly reconciliation with the authority ledger.


  • Legislative Compliance:


    • Stay updated on relevant legislation and ensure all transactions have a proper audit trail, adhering to VAT regulations and Financial Regulations.


  • Creditor Payments Support:


    • Assist with creditor payments, logging orders, and ensuring compliance with financial codes of practice.


  • Team Collaboration:


    • Work effectively as part of a team and carry out additional duties as designated by the line manager.



    If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email marc.facer@servicecare.org.uk.

    Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

    If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.