We are looking for an Accountant to join our friendly, welcoming, and supportive Finance Team.
The Accountant is part of the Schools Finance Team working with maintained schools across Westmorland & Furness. The post holder will support the Schools Finance Manager with key tasks including overseeing the twice yearly review of school budgets, working with schools in deficit, developing and delivering training for schools, closure of accounts for schools converting to Academy status, budget monitoring of central budgets, leading on financial year-end closedown for schools, completion of statistical and grant returns, and ad hoc inquiries from schools. You will need to be able to work accurately under pressure, working as part of a team but able to use your own initiative.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Accountant, with the drive and commitment to support the Council in moving towards its objective of becoming Financially Sustainable. You should be a fully qualified CCAB Accountant or AAT with at least 5 years of accountancy experience.
What can we offer you!
* Excellent training and development offers
* Flexible working opportunities
* Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
* Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
* Competitive rates of pay
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
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