Accountant (Capital)

Wirral Jobs; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking an Accountant to join their Finance Service. The successful candidate will support the management of the Capital Programme and ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Ideal candidates will possess strong financial analysis skills and preferably experience in a local government environment. The role is full-time with a salary range of £38,220 - £40,777.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated working knowledge of finance in local government.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong financial analysis skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Finance Business Partners in managing the Council's Capital Programme.
• Ensure effective management, evaluation, and monitoring of the Capital Programme.
• Assist in compliance with Capital reporting requirements.

Skills

Internal Audit

Accounting Tally

General Ledger Accounting

External Audit

Microsoft Excel

PMP

Financial Accounting

Financial Analysis

Payroll

Financial Reconciliation

Financial Statement

Accounting and Finance

ACCA

CPA

Financial Reporting

Job description

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. Weve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey then this could be the perfect job for you.

Accountant (Capital)

About the Role

An exciting and challenging opportunity has been created to join the Finance Service at Wirral Council. We are looking for an Accountant to join and support the Corporate Finance Team. As a member of the Accountancy team your primary purpose will be to support the Senior Finance Business Partners Capital to effectively manage the Councils Capital Programme. You will play a key role in ensuring the Councils Capital Programme is managed, evaluated and monitored effectively. Working with the Senior Finance Business Partner you will also help to ensure that the Council complies with all necessary Capital reporting requirements.

About the Candidate

You will be an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual who is able to demonstrate a working knowledge of this area whilst also possessing excellent communication skills. This is a challenging position and will require strong financial analysis skills and input into reporting for various stakeholders. Candidates will preferably have experience in a local government finance environment.

Interviews to be held late November 2025

Key Skills

• Internal Audit
• Accounting Tally
• General Ledger Accounting
• External Audit
• Microsoft Excel
• PMP
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Payroll
• Financial Reconciliation
• Financial Statement
• Accounting and Finance
• ACCA
• CPA
• Financial Reporting

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Monthly Salary

£38,220 - £40,777

Contact

If you wish to discuss this role or require further information please contact Karen Page on email.

How to apply

Please apply online by clicking the link below.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page. The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now. We do not accept applications or CVs from recruitment agencies unless otherwise stated. Therefore any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Redeployment Policy

Please note that in accordance with the Councils policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

Early Voluntary Retirement Policy

It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Councils Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package unless in exceptional circumstances.

EEO Statement

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us. We have an inclusive engaged culture where everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.