Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant - Interim

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Property Finance Manager to provide financial management and business partnering support across the Council's property estate.

This assignment focuses on realigning revenue and capital budgets, improving forecasts and identifying savings across a changing property estate.

What's on Offer

Rate: £409.09 per day Umbrella / £303.06 per day PAYE
Contract length: 26 weeks, to 25 April 2027
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week | Inside IR35
Hybrid: 3 days on site, 2 days remote
Start: ASAP

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Property, you will lead finance support for Property Services, strengthening budget control, financial planning and value for money.

Key responsibilities:

1. Review and realign revenue and capital budgets across the property estate.
2. Lead monthly and quarterly monitoring and forecasting, highlighting pressures and overspends.
3. Develop MTFS forecasts reflecting property disposals and the associated loss of income.
4. Challenge spending and budget assumptions, identifying savings opportunities.
5. Use stock-condition data to inform maintenance and capital investment planning.
6. Produce financial reports and advice for senior managers, directors and elected members.

About You

You will have:

• A full accounting qualification: CCAB, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent - essential.
• Significant experience in financial management, budgeting and forecasting across revenue and capital.
• Experience within local government, public sector finance or property-related financial management.
• Strong financial analysis and business partnering skills, including challenging budget holders.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300.
If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV , including your details. T&Cs apply.