The role in the Place Business Partnering team will see the successful individual become part of a team that provides support to a wide range of services within the Council, including corporate "back-office" services, as well as visible front-line services. In line with the business partnering approach that has been adopted across the team, you will be working closely with a portfolio of services, assisting them with full range of activities that comprise the annual financial cycle.
The ideal candidate will possess a recognised accounting qualification or, if not, significant experience in an accountancy role. You will understand the nature of, and challenges facing, a local authority in Wales and the public sector, more generally. An individual with an enquiring nature and problem-solving mentality is what we're looking for, as well as someone who is an effective communicator and is comfortable working with complex financial information. If you have experience of providing business partnering services, then that would be even better.
Working as part of Newport City Council has numerous advantages. For example, a hybrid approach to work is common across all services, with individuals experiencing a balance between office-based and home-based working, based on service requirements. Other flexible working arrangements are on offer and employees are offered support to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Part of this offer includes a generous annual leave entitlement and the option to purchase additional leave, should that be required, as well as other employee benefits., We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.
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