Accountant

Rutland County Council; Oakham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a proactive and results-driven Accountant to join their Finance team in Oakham. This role involves providing expert financial support for strategic projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. A minimum AAT qualification is required, along with experience in financial management. The position offers a hybrid working option and opportunities for career development within a supportive team.

Benefits

Local Government Pension

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of financial management and accounting is essential.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft 365.
• Able to manage and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial support and analysis for a range of strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with project managers and senior stakeholders to ensure financial oversight.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies.

Skills

Financial management

Accounting

Microsoft 365

Time management

Education

AAT qualified

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Accountant to join our Finance team on a fixed-term basis. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering a portfolio of high-impact strategic projects that support the Council’s long-term goals and community priorities.

Whether you are CCAB qualified, AAT qualified or somewhere in between and looking for the next step in your career, this role is the perfect opportunity for you to continue your development……..

About the role:

• Provide expert financial support and analysis for a range of strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with project managers and senior stakeholders to ensure financial oversight and accountability
• Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial report.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, offering solutions to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies

About you:

• AAT qualified as a minimum
• Experience of financial management and accounting
• Competent in the use of Microsoft 365
• Able to manage and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines

At Rutland County Council we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to driving positive change through innovative financial strategies. We are focused on promoting financial sustainability, improving public services, and fostering a vibrant community or all residents.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that make a real difference in our community. You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, with the chance to shape the financial success of key council initiatives.

The Accountant Interviews will be held week commencing 15 September 2025.

Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Debbie Clark or Laura Daughtry on 01572 758391 or 01572 758158 or at [e-mail] or [e-mail]

How to apply:

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If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at [e-mail]

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Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.