Senior Accountant

Isle of Wight Council; Carisbrooke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Finance Team. The role involves advising on financial matters, leading accounting processes, and ensuring robust financial management. Ideal candidates are AAT qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification, with experience in accounting roles within complex environments. This is a permanent position offering a chance to make a significant impact within the council.

Qualifications

• Experience in a business partnering or management accounting role.
• Competence in complex accounting issues.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning and budget strategies.
• Lead the accounting team and handle complex issues.
• Assist with financial reporting and monitoring.

Skills

Financial management

Budget planning

Scenario analysis

Accounting processes

Education

AAT qualified or part qualified accountant

Studying towards an accounting qualification

Job description

As a Senior Accountant you'll work as a trusted adviser to Directorate Management Team - delivering high quality expert advice and insight that shapes decisions and drives robust financial management. Your focus will be on adding value, supporting transformation, and managing financial risk in alignment with council priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Finance Business Partner in medium‑term financial planning, scenario analysis and development of budget strategies
• Support on key accounting processes including budget setting, financial reporting, monitoring, and closing of accounts.
• Support the Directorate Management Team and Budget Holders on all financial matters including budgets, efficiency programmes, value for money and management reporting.
• Lead the accounting team and act as a point of escalation for complex accounting issues.

The Isle of Wight Council has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Accountant to join our Finance Team supporting the Communities Directorate. This permanent position is well suited to an individual who is either AAT qualified, a part qualified accountant or studying towards an accounting qualification with experience of working in a business partnering or a management accounting role in a complex environment.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.