Hybrid Accountant — Budget & Financial Analysis

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph Consultants Ltd is seeking an Accountant to join the Finance and Accounting Service in Redcar on a 14-month contract. The role offers hybrid working with 2–3 days on site and responsibilities spanning financial monitoring, planning and advisory support for service budget managers.

The successful candidate will hold an accounting qualification (e.g., AAT) or equivalent experience, with strong reporting, analysis and communication skills to operate within Local Authority guidelines.

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience providing financial advice and support to budget managers.
• Knowledge of financial systems and reporting.
• Familiarity with local authority financial legislation and guidance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support Directorate Accountant with a broad range of accountancy duties.
• Provide monthly and quarterly financial analysis, monitoring and reporting.
• Produce revenue, capital and management reports to aid budget control.
• Assist budget managers with financial planning and training.
• Support with final accounts, business cases and financial controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication

Pressure management

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Triumph Consultants Ltd is seeking an Accountant to join the Finance and Accounting Service in Redcar on a 14-month contract. The role offers hybrid working with 2–3 days on site and responsibilities spanning financial monitoring, planning and advisory support for service budget managers.

The successful candidate will hold an accounting qualification (e.g., AAT) or equivalent experience, with strong reporting, analysis and communication skills to operate within Local Authority guidelines.