Business Support Accountant

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well‑organised, self‑motivated and innovative professional to join our team as a Business Support Accountant within the Management Accounting Team of our busy Finance Section.

• Provide a full accounting and business partnering service for specific Council services and related organisational or trading units.
• Assist in the production of the Statement of Accounts.
• Complete government returns and manage the Council's Financial system.

• Post holder should ideally hold a CCAB or CIMA qualification, or be part way through or progress from an AAT or similar qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in financial or management accounts.
• Highly numerate with strong skills in Excel and other office applications.
• Ability to use initiative and flexibility, work independently or as part of a team, and cope with varied workload and unexpected demands.

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Fixed‑term contract until 31 August 2027.

Hybrid working role (minimum 1 day per week in the office).

• Competitive salary.
• Career average pension scheme.
• Generous holiday and sick pay entitlements.
• Subsidised parking for work and leisure.
• Public transport discounts.
• Free swimming and gym membership.
• Cycle purchase scheme.
• Plenty of personal and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. If you require assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

The selection process will be via formal interview in person. Interviews will be held week commencing 6 July.

Early applications are encouraged; the opportunity may be closed before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

For more information about this role, please contact Dan Weaver via email