Senior Accountant/ Finance Business Partner

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Kidderminster; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Accountant / Finance Business Partner to provide essential financial support and guidance. This role involves budget preparation, Project Board participation, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations amidst changing local government structures. Ideal candidates will be members of a recognized accountancy body with a strong public sector background.

Benefits

Career Progression

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary

Flexible Working Pattern

Annual Leave: 26 days + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must be a full member of a professional accountancy body.
• Extensive experience in accountancy, especially in public sector.
• Proven track record of delivering reliable financial information.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and advice to various stakeholders.
• Involved in budget preparation and financial year-end accounts.
• Attendance at Project Boards and provision of financial monitoring.

Skills

Financial advice

Resource management

Compliance

Flexibility

Strong IT skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with finance systems

Education

CIPFA or CCAB equivalent membership

Job description

Senior Accountant / Finance Business Partner

Band 6 - £41,034 to £44,238

About the role

We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced finance professional to join our Finance team as a Senior Accountant / Finance Business Partner. You will provide financial support and advice to heads of service, budget holders, elected members, and other stakeholders across our services.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will provide specialist financial advice to the Council’s services. You will ensure effective resource management, accountability, control, and compliance with statutory obligations and corporate standards. Robust financial advice, guidance and support plays an important part in enabling the Council to deliver a consistently high standard of services to local communities.

You will be involved with the preparation of budgets, attendance at Project Boards, provision of financial monitoring during the year and the preparation of financial year-end accounts along with completion of grant claims and bids.

Wyre Forest District Council has a strong track record of financial management and timely completion and publication of statutory Statement of Accounts.

Local government reorganisation is being driven forward by central government, this means that the council will remain sovereign until at least 1 April 2028 after which a new unitary authority will deliver services in the district. This means an exciting time with lots of opportunities to help shape the outlook for local government in the area.

About you

You must be a full member of a professional accountancy body (CIPFA or CCAB equivalent) with extensive experience in accountancy, particularly in the public sector or large organisations. You should have a proven track record of delivering reliable and accurate financial information. You will be able to evidence a significant role in the preparation of final accounts and the delivery of corporate budget processes.

Flexibility is key, as you will work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and priorities. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and experience with finance systems are essential.

What We Offer:

• Career Progression: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the Finance team. This includes the ability to move roles within the service and gain wider experience.
• Hybrid Working: Flexible work options, including regular work-from-home opportunities, with the requirement to attend the office as needed. The Finance Team is based at Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way with the option to work in Green Street, Kidderminster and a need to attend occasional meetings across the District.
• New employees are required to be predominantly office-based for the first three months of their employment, to facilitate effective induction, training, and integration with the team.
• Competitive Salary: With a pending pay award.
• Flexible Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
• Annual Leave: 26 days (plus bank holidays), increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service.
• Open to Applications from candidates seeking full time and part-time roles.

The closing date for applications is 29th June 2025, but we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We understand you may use AI tools to help you prepare your application. While these tools can be helpful, please ensure everything you share about your experiences, skills, and qualifications is authentic and truly reflects you. Your genuine story and real achievements are what we're most interested in!

Wyre Forest District Council is an equal opportunities employer

Attached documents
Accountant (Business Partner) role-profile-2025.pdf