Senior Accountant

TieTalent; Whitchurch; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious local authority is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage significant budgets in Adult Social Care. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a council that prioritizes staff development and wellbeing. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the council provides flexible working options and a supportive environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial oversight, ensuring effective management of resources while supporting strategic initiatives. Join a team dedicated to excellence and making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Staff Wellbeing Days

Career Development Opportunities

Staff Discounts

Mobile IT Equipment

Hot Desk Facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large budgets in a public sector environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial processes for Home Care and Direct Payments budgets.
• Provide professional financial advice to support strategic planning.

Skills

Financial Management

Budget Oversight

Financial Reporting

Strategic Planning

DBS Check Compliance

Education

ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Financial Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Job Details

• Position: Senior Accountant Adult Social Care
• Department: Finance and Corporate Services
• Salary range: £42,861 - £51,663 per annum
• Work location: 145 King Street, London, W6 9JT/Hybrid
• Hours per week: 36
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing date: 8th May 2025
• Interview date: w/c 12th May
• Contact for informal discussion: Lydia Nevitt, Principal Accountant Social Care, via email

About The Role

We are a small, friendly, and ambitious local authority. Adult Social Care is important to the Council and has benefitted from considerable investment. We are proud to be the only local authority in England to have abolished charging for support at home and in the community.

We support staff development through high-quality leadership, management, supervision, and ongoing career development opportunities, including CPD and the Get Ahead programme.

Our staff wellbeing is a priority, with hybrid working, staff forums, diversity groups, wellbeing days, and staff discounts.

The Senior Accountant will oversee the Home Care and Direct Payments budgets of £31.5m in Adults Social Care, manage key financial processes, and provide professional financial advice to support strategic planning and reforms within ASC.

This role involves hybrid working supported by mobile IT equipment and hot desk facilities, with professional supervision provided.

Our mission is to be the best council, and we seek motivated, enthusiastic individuals looking to develop their careers in a dynamic environment.

This position requires an Enhanced DBS Check with Adults’ Barred List.

Our Values

• We are caring: We focus on standards, continuous improvement, learning from mistakes, and celebrating success.
• We are collaborators: We work with residents, businesses, and other sectors for better outcomes.
• We are driven: We aim for excellence and prioritize residents, customers, and businesses.

Our Commitment to You

We offer a comprehensive rewards package, flexible working options, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We ensure equitable access to opportunities and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Applying and Additional Info

If you require adjustments during recruitment or need the application in a different format, please contact us. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

For more details, refer to the role profile and apply via the provided link.