Public Sector Accountant — Drive Local Services

Oldham; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Staff discount scheme

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Staff recognition & celebration events

Peer support groups

Job summary

Oldham Council is seeking an Accountant to support financial decision-making across the organisation, ensuring public funds are managed effectively and services are delivered within available resources.

You will work with budget holders and service managers to provide high-quality financial management, reporting and guidance, contributing to continuous improvement within a forward-thinking Finance Team.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification (or equivalent) or significant accounting experience.
• Experience of working within a finance environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret financial information and present it clearly to different audiences.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience within local government or the public sector would be advantageous, but transferable skills considered.

Responsibilities

• Support budget preparation, monitoring and forecasting activities.
• Produce accurate and timely financial management information and performance reports.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to service managers and stakeholders.
• Assist with grant claims, statutory returns and year-end accounts.
• Monitor compliance with financial regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assist with financial modelling, analysis and business planning.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and best practice in financial management.

Skills

AAT qualification

Finance environment experience

Communication & relationship skills

Interpreting financial information

Proactive problem solving

Organisational skills

Public sector experience advantageous

Job description

Oldham Council is seeking an Accountant to support financial decision-making across the organisation, ensuring public funds are managed effectively and services are delivered within available resources.

You will work with budget holders and service managers to provide high-quality financial management, reporting and guidance, contributing to continuous improvement within a forward-thinking Finance Team.