Accountant, Financial Reporting

Resources Directorate Finance Service Accountant  Contract :
Permanent Salary: £34,434 - £38,220 per annum (Grade
6)

Hours:

36.66 per week

Location:

Spindles Offices, Oldham, OL1 1LF
Closing Date:
Sunday 8th March 2026 Interview Date:
Sunday 8th March 2026 Hiring Manager:
Vickie Lambert, Finance Manager,  Role Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Finance Service on a permanent basis to help support the way services are delivered in Oldham.

• Supporting the Finance Manager / Senior Accountant in the Council's budget setting process
• Production of monthly monitoring information and reports for budget holders and the finance service
• Liaising with stakeholders both internal and external on a range of financial issues
• Assist with the completion of statutory returns for Council services
• Supporting the accounts closure process

• Analyse and interpret data and present it effectively to various audiences to inform decision-making.
• Communicate effectively and be confident to challenge when advising and supporting budget holders.
• Ability to assist in the completion of statutory returns in line with guidance in an accurate and timely manner.

About Us:

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan:
Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

Our Values and Behaviours:
By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. We have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are ‘Proud, Ambitious, and Together’, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:
Work with a resident focus Support local leaders Committed to the borough Delivery high performance Take ownership and drive change You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page.

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ service The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active . Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups Inclusive Recruitment:
  We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.  Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

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