Senior Accounting Officer

6 months ago


Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Middlesbrough Council Full time

Can you hit the ground running? Do you thrive on working in a fast paced, constantly changing environment? Can you positively contribute to developing innovative new ways of working? If the answer to these questions is yes, then we would love to hear from you.

We seeking to appoint someone who is driven and enthusiastic to join our existing experienced Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and motivated individual wishing to further their career in accountancy.

You will report to one of our Finance Business Partners, carrying out, and/or leading on a variety of tasks providing support across the council’s directorates, including Revenues and capital budgeting monitoring, budget setting, closure of accounts, completion of statutory Government returns, and processing of grant claims.

You will also supervise junior members of the team. You will be as comfortable working with and communicating appropriately with Budgeting Managers and non-finance staff, as you are with fellow finance staff, and will be skilled in building successful working relationships and providing appropriate challenge when needed.

Although working in Finance, you will be working closely with operational staff within Council directorates, so there is plenty of opportunities for getting out of the office and getting a feel for the services behind the figures.

This role provides an excellent platform to build on your existing skills, whilst developing your knowledge and experience across the full spectrum of Council budgets.

What we can offer you:

- Modern state of the art office accommodation. _
- Blended working with the opportunity to split the working week between office and home. _
- A generous holiday entitlement. _
- Flexible working hours._
- Excellent Pensions Scheme. _
- Employee Assistance Scheme. _
- Staff Benefits Scheme. _
- Access to Electric Car Leasing Scheme. _

Our corporate values are a critical element of our strategy to create a brighter future for Middlesbrough and are at the heart of everything we do.

**For further information about the post, please contact Lisa Weatherhead, Finance Business Partner on 01642 729390.**

Telephone**:01642 727088


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