Assistant Systems Accountant

Wirral Council; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral Council seeks an Assistant Systems Accountant to join their Finance Service. This role involves supporting finance system maintenance, user support, and training. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills and experience in local government finance, fostering financial analysis and system management.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Life cover

Flexible working

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Strong financial technical accounting skills are essential.
• Experience in a local government finance environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Finance Manager in delivering finance system support.
• Provide user support and conduct training for system users.
• Carry out system maintenance as necessary.

Skills

Financial analysis

Technical accounting skills

Finance system knowledge

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We have ambitious targets to meet and are committed to delivering the best for our communities. 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 Systems Accountant

About The Role

We are seeking an Assistant Systems Accountant to join the Finance Service at Wirral Council and support our finance system support team. Your primary role will be to assist the Senior Finance Manager - Systems in delivering support for our finance system, including system maintenance, user support, and training.

About The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, and committed, with strong financial technical accounting skills and excellent finance system knowledge. You should have some level of accounting qualification, preferably with experience in a local government finance environment, and possess strong financial analysis skills.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Chris Kelly, Senior Finance Manager, at [e-mail].

Interviews are scheduled to be held during the week commencing 25th August 2025.

Support and Inclusion

If you are a Wirral resident, unemployed, or need assistance with your application, contact Involve Northwest’s employment team at [e-mail] or call 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

Wirral Council is committed to supporting its employees' growth and development. If you are an existing employee interested in internal opportunities, contact [e-mail] for more information.

Working at Wirral

Our values are integral to our culture, emphasizing pride, inclusion, and recognition. We offer a range of benefits including staff discounts, a competitive pension scheme, life cover, flexible working, and an annual leave starting at 28 days plus public holidays. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued, and diversity is embraced.

Application Process

Please apply online through the Jobs page by midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Ensure you can provide proof of right to work in the UK at interview. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.