Senior Accounting Technician - Corporate

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government body is looking for a qualified professional to join their Finance team in Newport. This role involves managing treasury functions and supporting financial reporting. Applicants must have an AAT certification. The position offers excellent benefits, including 32 days of annual leave and relocation assistance.

Benefits

32 days annual leave plus public holidays

Local Government pension scheme

Discounted Solent ferry travel

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted island sports and leisure gym memberships

Relocation assistance up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with AAT or equivalent.
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Ability to manage significant monetary values.

Responsibilities

• Manage treasury functions and financial transactions.
• Assist Finance Manager with strategy and reporting.
• Support financial accounting requirements of the Council.

Skills

Precision

Diligence

Financial Analysis

SAP Finance System

Education

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification

Job description

Contract type - Permanent

Hours - Full-time

Department - Financial Accounting

Salary - Grade 9, £33,367 to £36,325 per annum

Contact - Lorraine Farrow

Phone: [phone] ext. 6314

Email: [e-mail]

Reference - 2025_1484

Location - County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight, with agile working options

Closing date - 01 September 2025

Hours per week - 37

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our forward-thinking Finance team. This role is part of the Corporate & Technical Team within the Finance Directorate, supporting the financial accounting requirements of the Council.

The successful candidate will demonstrate precision and diligence in managing significant monetary values. The role involves using various software systems, including the Council’s SAP finance system, to support treasury functions, financial analysis, reporting, and transaction recording. You will assist the Finance Manager in developing strategies and performance reports in critical areas of finance, with access to professional advisors and regulatory guidance.

Applicants must be fully qualified with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or equivalent. This is a Grade 9 role with a recent pay increase of 3.2%.

If you are interested in contributing to an innovative finance team with opportunities for process improvement, we encourage your application.

For more information or an informal discussion, contact Lorraine Farrow at 01983 821000 ext. 6314 or [e-mail].

Staff benefits include:

• 32 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permits
• Discounted island sports and leisure gym memberships
• National and local discounts and benefits schemes
• Relocation assistance up to £8,000 (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance for mainland commuting (subject to criteria)

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