Service Accountant

Service Accountant needed in East London

This is a temporary role and the rate is £208.52 per day PAYE

The reference number is:                   135298

The successful candidate will provide expert financial leadership across Adult Social Care, offering clear, strategic advice that helps senior managers make confident, informed decisions.

They will take ownership of budget setting, forecasting, and financial modelling, ensuring robust financial plans that reflect demand trends and cost pressures. They will lead on year‑end closedown, statutory reporting, and grant management, maintaining strong financial controls and delivering accurate, audit‑ready information.

They will build productive relationships with operational teams, translating complex data into meaningful insights, supporting transformation programmes, and producing high‑quality reports for senior stakeholders. Above all, they will bring professionalism, analytical strength, and a commitment to achieving value for money in a vital public service area.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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