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The Service Accountant (Adult Social Care) is a pivotal role within a local authority, tasked with delivering high-quality financial management and strategic support to Adult Social Care services. This position serves as a key advisor to service managers and senior leaders, ensuring effective budget management, financial planning, forecasting, statutory compliance, and value-for-money outcomes. The postholder will leverage financial expertise and analytical insights to support informed decision-making, contributing to the delivery of high-quality services for vulnerable residents across the borough.
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Act as a trusted finance business partner to Adult Social Care budget holders and senior managers.
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Provide clear, accurate, and timely financial advice to support operational and strategic decision-making.
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Lead the annual budget-setting process for Adult Social Care services.
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Produce regular budget monitoring reports and financial forecasts.
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Identify financial risks, cost pressures, and opportunities for efficiencies.
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Develop financial models to support medium- and long-term financial planning.
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Analyse demographic trends, service demand patterns, and care package costs to inform financial strategies.
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Significant experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
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Experience providing finance business partnering support to senior managers and budget holders.
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Experience preparing management accounts, financial reports, and year-end financial information.
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Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or finalist-level candidate with substantial relevant experience.
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Relevant finance, accounting, or business qualification.
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We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
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The role closes on 9th August 2026, apply ASAP.
The Service Accountant (Adult Social Care) is responsible for providing high-quality financial management, business partnering, and strategic financial support to Adult Social Care services
