Interim DSG Accountant

Interim SEN / DSG Finance Opportunity | Local Authority | £575-£600 per day (Inside IR35)
I’m currently recruiting for an exciting interim opportunity within a London-based local authority, seeking an experienced finance professional with strong knowledge of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), particularly the High Needs Block.
Rate: £575-£600 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: 6 months initially, with potential for extension
Location: Ideally 1-2 days per week on site, although 100% remote working may be considered for the right candidate.
Start Date: Beginning of December preferred, with an opportunity to support a handover from the existing postholder.
Key areas of focus:

Monitoring and managing the High Needs Block budget.
Reconciling payments made to schools.
Reconciling financial information against pupil-level data held within the SEND team.

What we’re looking for:

Strong DSG and High Needs Block experience within local government.
Excellent Excel skills, with the ability to work confidently with large and complex datasets.
Experience using SAP financial systems would be highly advantageous.
Ability to support and guide more junior members of the team where required (no formal line management responsibilities).

Interviews are taking place this week, and candidates with up to 4 weeks’ notice can be considered.
Interested or know someone who might be a good fit? Please get in touch for further details!