Group Accountant

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bolton seeks a qualified CCAB accountant to provide strategic financial advice and oversee accounting operations. This role requires strong spoken English and relevant experience. You'll enjoy benefits like generous leave, flexible working, and employee well-being services, and be part of a team dedicated to improving community services. Join us to contribute to Bolton's vibrant and cohesive community.

Benefits

Exclusive rewards and discounts

Gym membership prices

Flexible work opportunities

Access to a Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing and support services

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified CCAB accountant with at least two years' post-qualification experience.
• High level of financial management and technical expertise.
• Confident, collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial advice.
• Oversee statutory accounting and budget planning.
• Ensure financial integrity and support decision-making.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CCAB Body by Examination)

Strong command of spoken English

Job description

Job Summary

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

Responsibilities

We are seeking highly‑motivated and experienced candidates to provide strategic financial advice, oversee statutory accounting and budget planning whilst overseeing the efficient operation of our accounting teams. This is a pivotal role that ensures financial integrity, supports decision‑making, and drives operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB Body by Examination) with at least two years post‑qualification experience.
• Strong command of spoken English.

About You

The candidate must be a qualified CCAB accountant with at least two years' post‑qualification experience. You will bring a high level of financial management and technical expertise and a confident, collaborative approach to problem‑solving. You re comfortable using innovative IT solutions to improve financial systems and have an ability to provide advice and guidance to senior officers and external partners.

About the Organisation

With a passion for developing people and improving services, you're ready to make a real impact. This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough. Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

Benefits

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.