Accountant (Part-Time)

Castlefield Recruitment; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Opportunities for internal progression

Job summary

A local government authority in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a part-time Accountant/Finance Business Partner to join their finance team. The role involves delivering high-quality financial services, leading financial planning efforts, and providing strategic analysis to various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong business partnering skills and the ability to build influential relationships with non-finance personnel. This position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for internal progression as part of the Council's transformative efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality financial services.
• Ability to provide strategic analysis and financial advice.
• Proven capability in producing and presenting management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality financial, accounting, and budgeting services.
• Lead on medium-term financial planning.
• Provide strategic analysis and advice to stakeholders.
• Produce and present monthly management accounts.
• Support the delivery of robust financial planning processes.

Skills

Strong business partnering skillset

Ability to build influential relationships

Job description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council | Accountant / Finance Business Partner | Part Time

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is undergoing an ambitious transformation, driving innovation across services and investing in the city’s future. As part of this journey, we are partnering with Castlefield Recruitment to expand our finance team and seek talented, motivated individuals to help shape the next chapter of our success.

The Accountant / Finance Business Partner post will work within a commercially focused team to provide financial advice and support across dedicated directorates and transformational projects across the Council.

Responsibilities include;

• Delivering high-quality, efficient financial, accounting and budgeting services to support the Council and key service areas
• Supporting with and leading on the delivery of medium-term financial planning
• Providing strategic analysis and financial advice to stakeholders across the Council
• Producing and presenting monthly management accounts, identifying key trends and making recommendations
• Supporting the delivery of an integrated, robust financial planning process

The successful candidate;

• Strong business partnering skillset with the ability to build influential relationships with non-finance

With excellent benefits and opportunities for internal progression, you will play an integral role in helping drive positive change across the city of Stoke.

To apply please follow the link or contact with Matthew Swindell or Sydney Seddon at Castlefield Recruitment.