Who You Are We are seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to join the Children's Services finance team. You should have experience with Children's Social Care (CSC) placements, enabling you to quickly adapt and contribute from the start. You should possess the ability to thrive under financial pressures and have the determination to support challenging saving targets. What the Job Involves The role involves supporting Children's Social Care in managing and mitigating the current overspend while contributing to the saving programme. Your main duties will include actively participating in budget monitoring and ensuring value is added throughout the process. This involves explaining financials in simple terms, providing challenges, and supporting the development of mitigations. Additionally, you will need to present information effectively to senior colleagues. You will also engage in financial modelling and appraisal, requiring robust financial analysis. Line management of two Assistant Accountants is also part of the role. Skills CSC placements experience Budget monitoring expertise Strong financial modelling and analytical skills Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to communicate difficult messages with tact Line management experience (desirable)