Senior Accountant – Hybrid Finance Partner for Directorate

Isle Of Wight Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Accountant to support their Finance Team. This permanent, full-time office-based position promotes collaborative work and requires either AAT qualifications or equivalent experience. The role involves delivering expert financial advice, managing key accounting processes, and supporting the Directorate Management Team. Benefits include 32 days of annual leave and various discounts.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 32 days

Local Government pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Relocation scheme of up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Must have experience supporting financial planning and budgeting.
• Experience in financial risk management is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills to manage the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality expert advice and insights to the management team.
• Support medium-term financial planning and budget strategies.
• Lead key accounting processes including budget setting and financial reporting.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex accounting issues.

Skills

AAT qualified or part qualified accountant

Experience in business partnering

Management accounting experience

Effective communication

Education

Studying towards an accounting qualification

Job description

A local government council is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Accountant to support their Finance Team. This permanent, full-time office-based position promotes collaborative work and requires either AAT qualifications or equivalent experience. The role involves delivering expert financial advice, managing key accounting processes, and supporting the Directorate Management Team. Benefits include 32 days of annual leave and various discounts.