Finance Business Partner (Career Development)

Erewash Borough Council; Ilkeston; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public sector organization is offering an exciting opportunity for finance graduates or experienced finance professionals to join their team as a Finance Business Partner. This role provides comprehensive training to achieve a CCAB qualification, along with the chance to engage in diverse projects that make a real difference in the community. You'll benefit from a supportive environment with flexible working options, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development. If you are eager to advance your career in finance and contribute to meaningful projects, this is the perfect chance to join a dynamic team and shape your future.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Free workplace car parking

Training and continuous professional development

Family friendly flexible working policies

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Discounted gym and leisure membership

Employee benefits platform access

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Recent finance graduates or those with 3+ years of finance experience are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates should be enthusiastic and ready to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice on budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Gain expertise in various accounting areas including capital accounting and VAT.

Skills

Finance

Accountancy

Budgeting

Capital Accounting

VAT Accounting

Education

Accountancy/Finance Degree

CCAB Professional Qualification

Job description

Finance Business Partner (Career Development)

Directorate: Resources
Department: Accountancy
Salary: Career Development Levels 1 to 3 – Grade F to Grade H (£33,366 to £46,731 per year)*
*subject to qualifications and experience
Training: CCAB professional accountancy qualification including day release study leave
Hours: 37 hours per week
Type: Permanent
Location: Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP
Hybrid/home working available.

Exciting Finance Training Opportunity!

Join Erewash Borough Council and Become a Fully Qualified Accountant

Are you a recent finance graduate or have more than 3 years’ experience in finance? Would you like to build on your knowledge and experience in finance and gain a professional accountancy qualification?

Erewash Borough Council is offering a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly finance team and embark on a rewarding career path.

Why Join Us?

1. Comprehensive Training: Receive on-the-job training and day release study leave to become a qualified accountant.
2. Career Growth: Fast-track your career with our career graded post, moving quickly through pay points as you develop your skills.
3. Diverse Experience: Gain expertise in capital accounting, fixed assets, VAT accounting, and provide professional advice on budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting.
4. Exciting Projects: Be part of transformational projects across the authority.

What Are We Looking For?

1. Enthusiastic, forward-thinking individuals, ready to make an impact.
2. Recent graduates with an accountancy/finance degree or those with a minimum of three years’ experience in a finance setting.

What Training and Development is Available for this Post?

1. Comprehensive training to be a CCAB qualified accountant and to develop a career within the Local Government.
2. Supportive learning environment with a family friendly employer.
3. Day release, study leave, professional qualification.
4. Hands-on experience in a variety of accounting areas.
5. Involvement in high-impact projects.

This is your chance to advance your finance career and make a difference!

Apply now and join us on our exciting journey!

Why Choose Us?

Step into a new era where change and transformation are in the air. Erewash Borough Council presents a great opportunity for individuals wanting to leave a tangible mark in the public sector. Join us on this exciting journey towards a promising future!

For finance professionals seeking a stable foundation, our council stands out with its robust financial management and a solid medium to long-term financial strategy.

Ideally situated in the vibrant East Midlands, we have seamless transport connections from Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester and beyond. Our Town Halls offer free parking and friendly staff. Embrace the convenience of remote work options alongside a genuinely flexible flexi scheme and a host of family-friendly policies.

Benefits of Working for Us

1. Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.
2. Free workplace car parking within the Borough.
3. Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
4. Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies available.
5. Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
6. Discounted gym and leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.
7. Following successful completion of your probation period, you will have access to our employee benefits platform including lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice scheme for the purchase of home and electronics goods, and cycle to work scheme.

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity and more information about working for Erewash Borough Council please contact Judy Fay, Chief Accountant on 0115 907 1054. No advertisers or recruitment agencies please.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 12 January 2025 at midnight.

Interviews for this position will be held w/c 20 January 2025.

How to Apply

To apply please visit http://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.

To submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP. Telephone: [phone] (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail:

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.

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