Operations Accountant

Tamworth Borough Council; Tamworth; Híbrido; GBP 52.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working

Non-contributory health scheme

Local Government pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Discounted gym membership

Payment of professional fees

Descripción de la vacante

Tamworth Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic finance professional to lead the Operational Finance team. This home-working role requires two on-site days per month, with a 37-hour week and permanent status.

You will deliver proactive financial support to Members and services, provide high-quality advice, and drive improvements in processes while developing staff in a demanding local authority environment.

Formación

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• AAT qualification and experience of working within local authority finance.
• Proven track record of leading, motivating, and developing staff.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and deliver high-quality outcomes in a demanding environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Operational Finance team in delivering proactive, customer-focused financial support to Members, the Corporate Management Team and service areas.
• Provide high-quality financial advice and guidance to Members and senior staff.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and procedures.
• Oversee procurement, ledger system administration, insurance and risk management, leasing, VAT, creditors and banking services.
• Coach and develop staff and ensure compliance with financial procedures.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Educación

AAT qualification

Descripción del empleo

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference REQ000515 Date posted 13/10/2026 Application closing date 28/10/2026 Location Home & Site Salary £51,928 - £56,293 per annum Package We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable), Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Accountancy Attachments GDPR Candidate Fair Processing Notice.docx Applicants information v2.docx Operations Accountant Job Profile 08.10.26.docx Artificial Intelligence and recruitment.docx

Primarily home working, with two days per month on site and occasional additional attendance as required, up to 40% of working time.

37 hours per week

Permanent

Located in the heart of Staffordshire, Tamworth is a vibrant and well‑connected borough with a rich heritage and a growing population of over 77,000. With strong transport links, an evolving town centre, green spaces, leisure and cultural attractions, it is a great place to live and work. Working for Tamworth Borough Council means making a real difference for local people, as part of a skilled and ambitious workforce supported to do its best in a positive and empowering environment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable finance professional to lead the Operational Finance team in delivering a proactive, customer-focused financial support service to Members, the Corporate Management Team, and service areas across the Council.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead and develop a team responsible for key financial support functions, including procurement, ledger system administration, insurance and risk management, leasing, VAT, creditors, and banking services. You will provide high-quality financial advice and guidance to Members, senior officers, and staff, supporting a wide range of operational services. Through training, coaching and guidance, you will improve financial awareness among Members, managers and staff and ensure compliance with financial procedures. You will drive continuous improvement in financial processes and procedures, ensuring efficient service delivery and promoting a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional development within the team.

You will possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, together with an AAT qualification and experience of working within local authority finance. You will also have a proven track record of leading, motivating, and developing staff, with the ability to build effective working relationships and deliver high-quality outcomes in a demanding environment.

This is a home working contract, and the majority of duties will be carried out at home, however, employees will be contractually required to attend site on two days per month for team meetings, 121 meetings, etc. Employees may also be required to attend a site for meetings, collaborative work or to undertake work related activities. Site attendance will constitute no more than 40% of working time and includes the contractual 2 days per month.

We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable), for further details please refer to the application information document on our website.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, and medical clearance.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Edyta Haines (Head of Finance) on 01827 709245.

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