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Posted 21 July, 2026

Interim Accountant - Children's Social Care

MLC Partners
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Interim Accountant – Children's Social Care

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£450 per day (Inside IR35) | Hybrid Working | West London Local Authority

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We're working with a Local Authority in West London to recruit an experienced Interim Accountant to support their Children's Social Care finance team.

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They'll provide financial management support across the directorate, including budget monitoring, forecasting, financial reporting, business partnering with budget holders, grant management, and supporting the delivery of year-end activities. Also playing a key role in monitoring Children's Social Care staffing budgets and establishment reporting.

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Requirements:

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  • Proven Local Authority finance experience
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  • Previous experience supporting Children's Social Care
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  • Experience managing and monitoring grant funding
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  • Experience supporting Children's Social Care staffing budgets, including establishment control and workforce financial reporting
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  • Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills
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  • Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering experience
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  • Knowledge of Local Government finance processes and systems
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