£550 per day | London | Interim contract

MLC Partners is working with a London-based local authority to recruit an experienced Interim DSG Accountant to support its education finance team.

The role will focus on Dedicated Schools Grant budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting, working closely with service managers and budget holders to provide clear financial advice.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor DSG budgets, prepare forecasts and analyse variances.
• Produce financial reports, highlighting expenditure pressures and financial risks.
• Work with education teams and budget holders to review financial performance and challenge assumptions.
• Support financial planning and decision-making through accurate analysis and reporting.

About you

You will have previous DSG accounting experience within local government, alongside strong budget management, forecasting and reporting skills. You should be comfortable working with non-finance colleagues, explaining financial information clearly and providing constructive challenge.

To apply, please submit your updated CV, highlighting your DSG experience and availability.