Assistant Accountant

Wirral Jobs Internal; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Burton upon Trent is seeking an Assistant Accountant to provide financial support in the Children Family & Education Directorate. The successful candidate will work with budget holders and improve financial reporting tools. Essential skills include balance sheet reconciliation and proficiency with accounting software. This role offers full-time employment with a salary range of £32,061 - £35,412.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a finance specialist is essential.
• Strong communication skills are required to liaise with stakeholders.
• Passionate about improving public sector services.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support across the finance function.
• Assist in developing management reporting and budget monitoring processes.
• Support the day-to-day administrative aspects of finance.

Skills

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Sage

Bookkeeping

Account Reconciliation

Payroll

Computer Operation

Office Experience

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.

Assistant Accountant

About the Role

You will provide wide-ranging financial support across all aspects of the team and the wider finance function and support the Children Family & Education Directorate at Wirral Council offering the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders including budget holders, Head Teachers and School Support Staff.

The schools Statutory Finance Team is responsible for managing both the government funded schools budget (Dedicated Schools Grant) and the council-funded budget for the Education function.

Working alongside a Finance Business Partner (FBP) the Assistant Accountant will provide timely financial information to budget holders enabling informed decision-making and supporting the achievement of their objectives. You will assist the Finance Manager and FBP in developing management reporting and budget monitoring processes with an emphasis on improving the quality of financial information systems and reporting tools whilst supporting the day-to‑day administrative and transactional aspects of finance as this is a key responsibility of the post.

About the Candidate

You will be passionate about improving public sector services, be a team player and have strong communication skills as the role involves liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Experience working as a finance specialist is essential; however prior knowledge of schools or education is not required.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain further skills and knowledge to progress as a financial professional.

Interviews will be held late October 2025.

Key Skills

• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Accounting Software
• Computer Operation
• Primary Care Experience
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Sage
• Office Experience
• Account Reconciliation
• Microsoft Excel
• Payroll
• Bookkeeping

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 32061 - 35412

For an informal chat or further information about this role please contact: Jess Whitley