Service Accountant

2 weeks ago

Truro Cornwall, United Kingdom Cornwall Council Full time
The Service & Team:

Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.
There has never been such an exciting time to work for Cornwall Council. The Council has ambitious corporate transformational plans for the future and finance sits at the heart of it all. We have various opportunities across the finance team and are seeking motivated individuals to contribute significantly on our journey (see other adverts for Cornwall Council). These are not just another accounting job; these are opportunities to thrive in a varied and stimulating environment, working closely with an exceptional finance team and the wider organisation. We are appointing a number of Service Accountants (Senior Management Accountants). In these roles not only will you enhance your accounting expertise but also gain invaluable exposure to the key elements of the core finance functions.
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and value-based organisation that promotes a positive culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here in Cornwall.
As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills to influence a variety of services and witness the direct impact of our work on our communities.
The Role: Service Accountant
We are looking for people who are professional, enthusiastic and motivated who can:
Provide financial management, technical and business planning advice, training and support within their directorates.
Provide advice and present financial information and reports to senior managers and boards.
Support the business reporting managers on integrated financial and performance reporting for the organisation.
Ensure the service’s financial management and internal control arrangements are effective and developing plans to address weaknesses.
Work with the strategic finance managers, business reporting managers, financial analysts, internal audit and other colleagues in the Council as required to establish comprehensive support arrangements to meet client and corporate needs in all areas.
Support the service in developing plans to underpin the delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Plan.
Support the review of major projects and key decisions and verify the effectiveness of management arrangements, engaging as required to strengthen financial management and/or add value.
Line management of finance professionals within the team.
What you’ll need to succeed:
The successful candidate will be CCAB qualified or have significant relevant experience with a robust background in financial accounting. You will be able demonstrate a good understanding of medium-term financial planning and forecasting, and the ability to provide financial advice relating to financial standards, investment options appraisals and financial modelling.
Excellent Communication skills are essential, with the proven ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively. You should be comfortable explaining complex financial information in an easy-to-understand manner to non-financial managers as well as working closely with a wide range of stakeholders and external partners.
Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert
What you’ll get in return:
Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.
Our core employee rewards and benefits include:
a competitive salary.
a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions
a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.
Additional Information:
The full role profile is attached here
For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact jo.smith@cornwall.gov.uk or Melissa.dyer@cornwall.gov.uk
Application Process
Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as ‘Application’ on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process .
Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.

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