We are seeking a skilled Accountant to join our friendly, supportive, and dynamic Finance Team. Our Accountants provide essential, flexible financial support across a wide range of Council services. In this role, you will specifically support the Education & Inclusion service (excluding schools), delivering professional financial services to managers throughout the Council. You will consult on their financial needs, provide recommendations, and propose strategies to enhance service delivery and financial performance. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records and preparing financial statements, grant claims, statistical returns, and other reports, all within the required deadlines.
To succeed in this role, you must be able to work accurately under pressure, collaborate effectively as part of a team, and demonstrate initiative. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Accountant who is committed to supporting the Council in its goal of achieving financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified CCAB Accountant or AAT with at least five years of relevant 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.
* A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday.
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
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