Schools Accountant London – Hybrid
£270 - £300 per day 6 months+ The Company Cameron Kennedy is currently seeking a schools accountant to join a Local Authority in London. The opportunity has arisen from increased demand for support services from local schools. As a School Finance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in assisting a diverse range of schools based on their specific support requirements.
Skills and Experience Required • Solid knowledge of Schools Funding.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following systems: ACCESS, RM, Sims/FMS.
• Strong IT skills, enabling the transformation of data into meaningful information.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a feedback loop with senior management.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and oral.
• Engaging stakeholders using persuasive language, fostering collaboration over confrontation.
• Capacity to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities and timelines effectively.
The Role • Transactional support: Managing payments, month-end reconciliation, and VAT submissions.
• Strategic support: Analysing budgets and expenditures, with reporting to Governing Bodies and/or headteachers.
• Assisting schools in developing deficit recovery plans.
• Implementation of new finance systems, including training sessions.
The duration of the role is minimum commitment of 6 months.
