Strategic Accountant – Budgets, Reporting & System Upgrade

Salford Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an Accountant to support financial operations within the Adult Social Care and Health Partnerships Directorate. The role involves ensuring compliance with financial standards, managing budgets, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in business partnering across finance and non-finance teams. This position offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to influence the implementation of a new finance and procurement system.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in achieving finance solutions.
• Experience with budgeting, financial planning, and reporting.
• Familiarity with new finance systems and their implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations within the local authority.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and standards.
• Assist in budgeting, financial planning, and reporting.

Skills

Business partnering

Budget preparation

Strong communication skills

Deadline management

Proactive and dynamic attitude

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking an Accountant to support financial operations within the Adult Social Care and Health Partnerships Directorate. The role involves ensuring compliance with financial standards, managing budgets, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in business partnering across finance and non-finance teams. This position offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to influence the implementation of a new finance and procurement system.