As a leading recruitment agency for finance jobs in councils, we offer exclusive interim opportunities across local authorities nationwide.
From financial management and budgeting to audit, treasury, and financial strategy, we place finance professionals in roles that support and strengthen public services.
We take the time to understand your finance experience, career goals, and what motivates you, so we can match you with roles that genuinely suit your skills and ambitions.
How we support finance professionals
Competitive daily rates of pay
Career advice, guidance and salary benchmarking
Exclusive access to council finance jobs which you won’t find online
Dedicated public sector consultant to facilitate your career progression
Straightforward registration and compliance process
We represent you to local authorities and negotiate fairly on your behalf
Ongoing support during your placement
Fast, reliable payroll
Typical jobs we recruit for
Finance Business Partners
Finance Managers
Finance Analysts
Senior & Principal Accountants
Management Accountants
Senior Auditors
Chief Financial Officers
Financial Controllers
Heads of Corporate Finance
Directors of Finance
Meet the team
Brad Robertson
Senior Consultant
Public sector recruitment specialist for Finance
Interim professionals are crucially important to the success of a public sector finance team. Recruiting professionals who can help local authorities meet a deadline or complete a critical project is very satisfying.
I honed my skills in hospitality before making the move into recruitment. There’s a lot of transferable skills between the two, such as good communication, effective time management and having a compassionate nature.
FAQs
If you are thinking about joining the interim market, it would be a good idea to give us a call on 01772 954200. There are different avenues to explore but one of our local authority recruitment specialists can set you on the path which is right for you.
Absolutely not. You will always have full control of where your CV is sent. We will present job opportunities to you and you can advise if you would like your CV to be submitted.
Working the interim market can be daunting if you’re not sure what to expect. It’s important to note that contracts are regularly extended. As we work with the majority of local authorities in the UK, there are always other job opportunities available. As your contract is nearing the end, we will proactively work with you to line up your next placement.
It totally depends on the local authority but the majority of positions which we offer are remote or hybrid working patterns. The work pattern type will be listed on the job advert.
We pride ourselves on working very quickly; on average it takes us between 1 - 3 days to place an experienced contractor.
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to contract lengths but you can typically expect a contract to last between 6-12 months. However, contracts can last for years depending on the needs of the local authority which you are working for.
This will depend on the local authority you are working for. Most local authorities will supply equipment or have you work via a secure, encrypted online portal.
Once you’re registered and onboarded with Spencer Clarke Group, you will have full access to all council finance jobs which are sent out on a weekly basis. The application process is then fairly straightforward, usually consisting of a 1 or 2 stage interview process.
Testimonials
Senior Internal Auditor
"I had the pleasure of dealing with Brad Robertson. I found him to be personable, efficient and excellent at communication.
He always kept me updated on opportunities and the progress of any applications. I would highly recommend him."
I found him to be personable, efficient and excellent at communication.
Accountant
"I first made contact with my consultant Brad Robertson via LinkedIn. From the moment we started speaking, Brad made me feel at ease. He really listened to what I wanted in a role and provided me with realistic expectations.
He was proactively running several roles past me, obtaining feedback from a couple of interviews and used the information to source out the right type of role. I was really happy with the service at Spencer Clarke Group and Brad. I would highly recommend them."
He really listened to what I wanted in a role and provided me with realistic expectations.
Internal Auditor
"My consultant is fantastic at his job. He is friendly, reliable and someone you can trust. He made the whole process smooth and straightforward, securing me a lucrative 12 month contract.
He also helped me with the council's new interview processes and techniques which undoubtedly helped me to secure the job."
He also helped me with the council's new interview processes and techniques which undoubtedly helped me to secure the job.
Semi Senior Accountant
"My consultant was very friendly, diligent and found me a suitable role within 7 days of submitting my CV.
The communication throughout was excellent and I was kept up to date at every stage of the process. I would definitely recommend Spencer Clarke Group to anyone searching for their next agency role."
I would like Spencer Clarke Group to contact me regarding their recruitment services.
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