Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

About the Role

Wirral Borough Council is seeking to appoint an Accountant to deliver innovative, solution-focused financial management that drives value for money and supports long-term sustainability.

The role is part of the finance team that supports the place pillar, (neighbourhoods and regeneration). These are large, fast moving and diverse directorates, with a range of core services and transformational plans, aimed at improving the lives of residents and making Wirral a great place to live and work.

As part of the place finance team, you will build strong relationships and provide financial support and guidance to budget holders, to aid decision making. You will assist non finance teams with accurate and timely budget monitoring forecasting and financial processes.

• Partner with budget holders within the directorate to provide financial advice to non-financial teams.
• Assist in the development of financial plans aligned with service objectives.
• Produce accurate reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Analyse performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Assist with the preparation of year end accounts and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Build strong relationships to support with decision making and financial management.
• Drive financial best practices.

You will hold a recognised professional / technical accountancy qualification / part qualification (e.g. CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent vocational experience. You will have a strong understanding of financial management principles and practices and be able to articulate and build effective relationships with internal services to both financial and non-financial colleagues.

• Builds strong relationships and communicates with impact
• Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Challenges constructively and influence senior stakeholders
• Can be resilient and adaptable
• Has a keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Confident using financial systems and advanced Excel tools

For an informal chat about any of these roles - please contact one of the panel members :

Julie Frowe -

Louise Godfrey -

Mark Lightburn -

Interviews to be held week commencing 19th January 2026.

You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start :

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We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.

We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.

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