Senior Accountant / Team Manager - Education - Warwick
Warwickshire County Council Warwick
About Our Client
Warwickshire County Council is a progressive local authority with a reputation for excellence in public service. As one of the fastest-growing economies in the UK, Warwickshire is a place where innovation meets opportunity. Known for its stunning green spaces, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene, it's an ideal environment for both work and life.Our client is committed to fostering a workplace culture that supports professional growth, work-life balance, and employee well-being.
Job Description- Responsible for leading and mentoring a team of capable accountants and finance officers.
- Overseeing the budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting process.
- Driving high-profile capital projects and transformation initiatives to support SEND funding and school inclusion.
- Financial evaluation of tender applications, undertaking scenario modelling and identify the risk and financial implications.
- Preparing and presenting financial reports and analysis to senior managers and making recommendations for strategic decision-making.
- Presenting financial insights to the Warwickshire Schools Forum, facilitating discussions on funding allocations and resource management across the county.
- Managing the year-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with financial frameworks and maintaining high standards of financial accuracy.
- Driving continuous improvement by streamlining financial processes and procedures.
The Successful Applicant
A successful applicant should have:
- A professional Level 7 CCAB or CIMA Finance and Accounting qualification.
- Track record of leading and mentoring teams.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Solid background in school funding, DSG, and public sector finance.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders, confidently collaborating, influencing decisions and challenging assumptions.
- Excellent analytical skills to support strategic decision making.
- Confident, proactive individual who is capable of positive challenge.
- Total package circa £50,000 including a £45,441 base salary, market supplement, and pay award pending.
- LGPS pension with flexible contributions, secure future benefits and life cover.
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day during Christmas.
- An agile working environment.
- Additional benefits such as discounts, enhanced parental leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme and well-being support.
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
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Michael PageWarwick
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