Public Sector Finance Accountant — Budget & Reporting

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council; Slapewath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is seeking an Accountant - Directorate Support on a 2-year fixed-term contract based in Redcar. The role involves delivering financial analysis, budget monitoring, and supporting business cases to sustain financial resources for Council services.

The post will work with budget holders and senior officers within the Finance Service, which is undergoing ERP implementation to enhance reporting and financial planning across directorates.

Qualifications

• Experience working in local government finance environments.
• Ability to provide robust financial analysis and diligent budget monitoring.
• Capable of contributing to business cases and informing financial decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration with budget holders and senior officers.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and advisory support to services.
• Monitor and support budget monitoring across directorates.
• Contribute to business cases and financial planning for Council priorities.
• Assist in shaping financial processes and reporting to ensure value for money.

Skills

Local government finance experience

Financial analysis

Budget monitoring

Business cases

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is seeking an Accountant - Directorate Support on a 2-year fixed-term contract based in Redcar. The role involves delivering financial analysis, budget monitoring, and supporting business cases to sustain financial resources for Council services.

The post will work with budget holders and senior officers within the Finance Service, which is undergoing ERP implementation to enhance reporting and financial planning across directorates.