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Your new role

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the council’s financial cycle, year‑end closure and statutory reporting
• Producing in‑year financial reporting, revenue and capital accounts
• Contributing to the statutory final accounts for the Council and Council‑owned companies
• Supporting the Medium‑Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and value‑for‑money assessments
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts
• Supporting audit processes and developing clear audit trails and governance documentation
• Monitoring budget commitments and escalating financial risks or pressures

What you'll need to succeed

• AAT qualified or part‑qualified CCAB accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experience in financial reporting or accounting within the public sector
• Strong understanding of local government finance, governance and legislation
• Experience supporting budgets, financial monitoring and year‑end processes
• Advanced Excel / spreadsheet skills and strong financial analysis capability
• Confident communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and non‑finance colleagues
• Experience supervising staff or leading workstreams

• Knowledge of VAT and taxation within a local authority environment
• Experience contributing to change management or service transformation

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Strong focus on development and career progression
• Opportunity to work in a high‑impact public sector finance role

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.