Senior Accountant

Erewash Borough Council; Ilkeston; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team at a forward-thinking council where your skills in public sector finance will shine! This exciting role as a Senior Accountant offers an opportunity to engage in diverse projects and receive comprehensive training. You will play a key role in budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting while contributing to high-impact initiatives that make a real difference in the community. With a supportive environment and flexible working options, this is your chance to advance your career in a stable and rewarding setting. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of an organization that values your contributions and offers a bright future in public service.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Free workplace car parking

Opportunities for training and development

Family friendly flexible policies

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee benefits platform access

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial or accounting environment is essential.
• CCAB part qualified or AAT qualified with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice on budget setting and monitoring.
• Engage in transformational projects across the authority.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Accounting Principles

Public Sector Finance

Education

CCAB Part Qualified Accountant

Association of Accounting Technicians

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Senior Accountant

Directorate: Resources
Department: Accountancy
Salary: Grade F (£33,366 to £37,035*)
*subject to qualifications and experience
Hours: 37 hours per week
Type: Permanent
Location: Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP
Hybrid/home working available.

Exciting Finance Opportunity!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity within public sector finance? Erewash Borough Council is offering a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly finance team and embark on a rewarding career.

Why Join Us?

1. Comprehensive Training - Receive on-the-job training.
2. Diverse Experience - Gain expertise and provide professional advice on budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting.
3. Exciting Projects - Be part of transformational projects across the authority.

What Are We Looking For?

1. Enthusiastic, forward-thinking individuals, ready to make an impact.
2. Experience in a relevant financial or accounting environment.
3. CCAB part qualified accountant or Association of Accounting Technicians with relevant experience.

What Training and Development is Available for this Post?

1. Supportive learning environment with a family friendly employer.
2. Hands-on experience in a variety of accounting areas.
3. Involvement in high-impact projects.

This is your chance to advance your finance career and make a difference! Apply now and join us on our exciting journey!

Why Choose Us?

Step into a new era where change and transformation are in the air. Erewash Borough Council presents a great opportunity for individuals wanting to leave a tangible mark in the public sector. Join us on this exciting journey towards a promising future!

For finance professionals seeking a stable foundation, our council stands out with its robust financial management and a solid medium to long-term financial strategy.

Ideally situated in the vibrant East Midlands, we have seamless transport connections from Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester and beyond. Our Town Halls offer free parking and friendly staff. Embrace the convenience of remote work options alongside a genuinely flexible flexi scheme and a host of family-friendly policies.

Benefits of Working for Us

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:

1. Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.
2. Free workplace car parking within the Borough.
3. Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
4. Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies available.
5. Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
6. Discounted gym and leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.
7. Following successful completion of your probation period, you will have access to our employee benefits platform including lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice scheme for the purchase of home and electronics goods, and cycle to work scheme.

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity and more information about working for Erewash Borough Council please contact Judy Fay, Chief Accountant on 0115 907 1054. No advertisers or recruitment agencies please.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 12 January 2025 at midnight.

Interviews for this position will be held w/c 20 January 2025.

How to Apply

To apply please visit http://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.

To submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP. Telephone: [phone] (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail:

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.

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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. For more details please go to Disability Confident.