About the Role
Are you interested in a new and exciting opportunity to progress your career within a forward-thinking organisation working within a driven and dedicated team?
Would you like to secure a unique opportunity to be part of leading the Finance Service of one of the few Combined Authorities across the country delivering on the devolution agenda?
The Finance Service within the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is recruiting for two Capital Programme Accountants to join the Finance Team within the Resources Directorate. The Finance Service is about to embark on a significant change journey and these exciting roles will be instrumental in developing the shape and design of its vision for the future.
Programme Accountant – LCRCA Capital Programme
We are looking for an inspired, innovative and driven Capital Programme Accountant to take a lead role in supporting the Authorities capital programme, which currently stands at in excess of £400m, by providing a comprehensive and proactive financial management service.
The capital programme has a significant number of projects across an array of service areas including Bus, Rail, Mersey Ferries, Mersey Tunnels, and Smart Ticketing; it also utilises a number of funding sources including Government grants, third party contributions, capital receipts and borrowing. Significant capital investment is anticipated over the coming years and this role will have a pivotal part to play in the delivery of these exciting capital projects.
The role will act as a key liaison between the Finance Team and the wider organisation, linking in with Senior Managers and Project Leads in support of the delivery of the capital programme.
Programme Accountant – LCRCA Bus Franchising
The LCRCA is embracing a once in a generation opportunity to integrate and improve our public transport network, aiming to make journeys quicker, cheaper, greener and more reliable. Following a major public consultation in Summer 2023, a landmark decision was made to move to a bus franchising model in the region. This will bring bus services into public control, giving greater control over fares, routes, and timetables, allowing services to be operated in the interests of local bus users.
This role will have responsibility for providing a comprehensive and proactive financial management service offering commercial and financial insight on this major programme, and investment for the Liverpool City Region, ensuring value for money.
The role will adapt through the different stages of a project, from procurement to delivery of the programme. The role involves detailed and complex scenario modelling, owning and updating funding models and ensuring key financial impacts are communicated and understood by colleagues for decision making.
The role will work closely with the Franchising Commercial and Finance Manager, Corporate Finance Service, Senior Managers and project leads across the programme.
About the person
You will bring fresh ideas and a modern approach to continuously improve the finance service provision and work collaboratively across the organisation to support new projects and initiatives.
You will be a CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant.
You will be able to confidently provide clear and concise financial expertise to stakeholders, working within the day-to-day activities and requirements of the programme.
You will have significant experience of project accounting or delivering a professional, proactive Business Partnering Service.
You will have a strong track record of working to a senior level within a complex organisation.
You will have excellent time management and organisational skills.
You will be able to demonstrate our core values, including a commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
You will have a commitment to the Liverpool City Region and an understanding of its stakeholders.
About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no one is left behind.
Staff benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
* Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
* Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
* Flexible and hybrid working
* 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
* Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who meet the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £51,479.00-£54,491.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool
Reference ID: LCRCA: Programme Accountant
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