Assistant Accountant — Hybrid Finance & Reporting

Government of The United Kingdom; Leek; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance teams. This full-time permanent role focuses on budgeting data, management reporting, and reconciliation tasks, with travel across alliance locations.

The post offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, and agile/hybrid working between Leek and Buxton. An AAT or part-CCAB qualification is advantageous and the successful candidate will contribute to robust

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance team or related field.
• AAT or part-CCAB qualification advantageous.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial data and interpretation for budgeting, monitoring and commentary to management and budget holders.
• Prepare and support Member reporting and financial reporting processes.
• Carry out control reconciliations and closure of accounts tasks.
• Handle system administrative functions across alliance locations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Deadline-oriented

Education

AAT or part-CCAB qualification

Job description

High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance teams. This full-time permanent role focuses on budgeting data, management reporting, and reconciliation tasks, with travel across alliance locations.

The post offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, and agile/hybrid working between Leek and Buxton. An AAT or part-CCAB qualification is advantageous and the successful candidate will contribute to robust