DSG Specialist Support Accountant Full Time

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Shropshire to assist with the appointment of a DSG Specialist Support Accountant, on a 5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £22.43 – £28.96 per hour

Summary:

An opportunity is available for a qualified Finance Specialist to support the development of the DSG Management Plan and financial planning activities. This role focuses on delivering robust financial modelling, scenario planning, and supporting education-related finance functions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist support in the production of the DSG Management Plan
• Develop and maintain robust financial models based on accurate data
• Deliver scenario planning and financial modelling for the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP)
• Work closely with Education teams, Children’s Services Finance Business Partner, and DSG Funding Coordinator
• Ensure financial data is accurate, reliable, and supports decision-making

Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (CIPFA / ACCA / ACA)

Essential Requirements:

• Strong experience in financial modelling and scenario planning
• Experience working within local authority / public sector finance (desirable but preferred)
• Ability to work with large datasets and produce meaningful insights
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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