Accountant NEW Salford Council Posted today Salford £37,938-£40,476 Expires on 26/05/2025

Salford NHS Clinical Commissioning Group; Swinton, Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public sector organization is seeking a dynamic Accountant to join their Finance Department. In this pivotal role, you will support financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations while contributing to budgeting and financial planning. As part of a transformative journey, you will implement a new finance and procurement system, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Supportive Team Culture

Public Sector Benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in budgeting and financial reporting.
• Proven track record in business partnering across finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Act as subject matter expert for corporate finance and budgeting.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial Planning

Reporting

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Finance and Procurement System

Job description

About Us

At Salford City Council, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional services that enhance the quality of life for our community. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation drives everything we do. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Our Finance Department plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of our operations. We take pride in our collaborative approach, working closely with all departments to provide strategic financial guidance and support. You will play a crucial role in supporting the objectives of the Finance Team in building relationships, maintaining value for money, and developing innovative ways of working.

We believe in continuous improvement and professional development. We are currently implementing a new finance system to streamline our processes and enhance efficiency. This is an exciting time to join us, as we embark on this transformative journey.

About the Role

We have an Accountant vacancy within our Place and Resources and Transformation team to build on our success and bring new experience, knowledge, and ideas into the team.

As an Accountant, you will support financial operations within our local authority, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and standards. Your responsibilities will include budgeting, financial planning, and reporting, contributing to resource management and service delivery. You will also support the implementation of a new finance and procurement system, acting as the subject matter expert for corporate finance, including budgeting, GL structures, treasury management, and other financial operations. Your expertise will facilitate a smooth transition and improve financial management across the organization.

About You

If you have a proven track record of delivering solutions, are eager to make a difference, and want to be part of a strong team culture, we would like to hear from you. We seek enthusiastic individuals capable of working collaboratively, delivering results, and supporting the wider finance team. You should be proactive, dynamic, motivated, and able to meet strict deadlines. Significant experience in business partnering across finance and non-finance teams, preparing budgets and forecasts, and strong communication skills are essential. The ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to the implementation of a new finance and procurement system is also required.

If you are passionate about finance and ready to take on this exciting project, we encourage you to apply.

For more information, please contact Hollie Faulkner via email at [e-mail]. Please do not send your CV to this email, as it will not be accepted.

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We will not consider candidates requiring sponsorship for this position.

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