Group Accountants

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Membership of the Local Government Pension scheme

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A local government council in Bristol is seeking qualified or part-qualified accountants for Group Accountant roles. You will advise senior members on budget setting and financial implications of initiatives. Experience in financial management and the ability to build relationships are essential. The council offers flexible working arrangements and is committed to diversity in its recruitment.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with a CCAB (or equivalent) qualification.
• Experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting financial management.
• Ability to establish excellent working relationships with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on financial matters to senior Council members.
• Prepare annual statements and set annual budgets.
• Identify, analyse, and report on financial implications of new initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Relationship building

Budget management

Education

CCAB qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job description
Full time, Part time, and Term time only, will be considered

Bristol City Council is a diverse and ambitious organisation with over a £1bn annual revenue budget and £1bn capital programme.

We currently have Group Accountant vacancies for a motivated qualified or part-qualified accountant to join our Children & Education, Adults & Communities and Finance Transformation & Improvement teams.

You will be the trusted advisor to senior members of the Council on financial matters. That includes setting annual budgets as well as ensuring short, medium and long term forecasts are robust. You will identify, analyse and report on the financial implications of new initiatives in your area of responsibility. At year end you will support the preparation of annual statements.

To be successful in these roles you will need to build strong relationships with stakeholders in your area and across the Council. That will allow you to challenge and advise. A commitment to continual improvement is key and you will need to consistently offer ideas to improve current practice and find efficiencies. There will be opportunities to work on cross-cutting projects that address issues across the Council.

What do I need to apply?

This role is ideal for a qualified or part-qualified accountant. You will hold a CCAB (or equivalent) qualification or be studying for it, have experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting financial management and establish excellent working relationships with colleagues and customers.

Why Bristol City Council?

We provide hundreds of day-to-day services, from being a landlord, providing social care to running our museums and parks. We deliver a diverse range of services and have ambitious capital and investment programmes for the city and to support people who live, work and visit in Bristol.

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.

Join us and you'll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working arrangements, flexi-time and membership of the Local Government Pension scheme. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

Additional Information

You can find additional information on the specific opportunities we have on the microsite HERE.

If you have any job specific queries then please contact [e-mail]

How do I apply?

To apply please submit your CV to [e-mail] This should be no more than two sides of A4, along with a Supporting Statement (with a maximum of 1,000 words) which demonstrates by practical example how you meet the following:

• Full or Part CCAB or equivalent qualification. If part qualified you'll need to commit to completing the qualification whilst in the role
• Experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting financial management to people who manage budgets
• Ability to establish excellent working relationships with colleagues and customers

This roles will be considered on a full time, part time or term time only basis. Please include your preference in the application.

Please indicate if you wish to be considered for any of the Group Accountant roles in particular. Experience of Housing Revenue Accounting, Dedicated Schools Grant or adult social care would be a particular advantage for those roles.

The full job description and person specification are attached.

No agencies please

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community, and we particularly encourage applicants from women, Black and racially minoritised, Disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates who are currently under-represented within our service area. Appointments will be made on merit.