Childrens Senior Social Care Accountant

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Solihull, for a Childrens Senior Social Care Accountant to join their team on a temporary basis.

Please find a description of the role below.



Location: Solihull
Salary: £500-£600 (umbrella) per day
Contract Type: 6 months on going.

Role Overview: As the Childrens Senior Social Care Accountant you will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial priorities and strategies.

You will collaborate with Service Team Managers and Senior Leadership to drive the delivery of our Medium Term Financial Strategy and key council objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leadership to define and deliver service priorities.


• Ensure compliance with corporate financial regulations and timelines.


• Coordinate financial forecasting and support the strategic budget process.


• Provide technical expertise for problem resolution and decision-making.


• Monitor service performance against targets and implement necessary adjustments.


• Prepare high-quality reports for senior management and council meetings.


• Develop policies to meet financial and operational demands.


• Support the final accounts process and production of financial publications.


• Identify training needs and support financial staff development.


• Ensure accurate financial reporting for grants and partnerships.

What We're Looking For:

• CCAB Qualified.


• Proven experience in financial management and strategic planning.


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and SORP requirements.


• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and engage stakeholders effectively.

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.