Job Advertisement: Accountant / Senior Finance Officer

Location: Lambeth Town Hall, London
Client: London Borough of Lambeth
Contract Type: Agency Workers
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Hours: 35 hours per week
Start Date: 07/04/2025
End Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date: 21/03/2025, 17:00
Pay Rate: £235 per day

The London Borough of Lambeth is seeking a highly skilled Accountant / Senior Finance Officer (PO4) to join the Children's Services Finance Team. The successful candidate will support the Children's Social Care department during a period of service transformation, which includes managing financial pressures and ensuring savings targets are met.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial management of Children's Services in Lambeth, working closely with senior colleagues and stakeholders to provide sound financial advice and support service delivery.

• Budget Monitoring: Play an active role in budget monitoring, ensuring value is added at every stage. Be able to explain complex financial information in simple terms, provide constructive challenge, and support the development of financial mitigations.
• Financial Modelling & Appraisal: Undertake financial analysis and modelling for various projects within Children's Services, offering robust financial advice to support service transformation.
• Communication: Communicate complex financial messages confidently, with compassion and tact, to a range of senior stakeholders.
• Line Management: Manage and support a team of Assistant Accountants, ensuring effective delivery of financial tasks and fostering team development.

• Proven experience in managing Children's Social Care (CSC) placements.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and appraisal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts in clear, simple terms.
• Experience providing challenge and offering financial advice in a complex and high-pressure environment.
• Qualified Accountant with significant experience in financial management.
• Line management experience is desirable, as you will be managing two Assistant Accountants.

• Transformational Work: Be part of an exciting and impactful transformation in Children's Services, where your financial expertise will directly contribute to service delivery.
• Collaboration: Work with senior leaders to help navigate financial challenges, providing key support to shape the future of Children's Services in Lambeth.
• Community Impact: Contribute to a service that makes a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.