ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD

Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

PO1 2AL

Key information

Pay
£22.94 to £22.94 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
7 Oct 2026
Closing date
6 Nov 2026

About this role

Senior Accountant (Hybrid) needed in Portsmouth, £22.94ph

PAYE - Reference

5307578

hybrid working, minimum of 2 office days per week

  • Driving the annual DSG budget-setting process and school funding arrangements.
  • Monitoring and reporting funding performance, identifying financial risks and opportunities.
  • Provision of high-quality financial analysis, reporting and advice.
  • Providing guidance and support to the service and where relevant schools to help achieve financially sustainable outcomes.
  • Developing financial models and costing options to support strategic decision-making.
  • Evaluating efficiencies, savings opportunities and investment proposals.
  • Building strong relationships and working collaboratively with key stakeholder, providers and external partners.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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