Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Join to apply for the Senior Accountant role at Wirral Council. There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you. About the Role Wirral Borough Council is seeking to appoint an Accountant to deliver innovative, solution‑focused financial management that drives value for money and supports long‑term sustainability. The role is part of the finance team that supports the place pillar (neighbourhoods and regeneration). These are large, fast‑moving and diverse directorates, with a range of core services and transformational plans, aimed at improving the lives of residents and making Wirral a great place to live and work. As part of the place finance team, you will build strong relationships and provide financial support and guidance to budget holders, to aid decision making. You will assist non‑finance teams with accurate and timely budget monitoring, forecasting and financial processes. Key Duties Of The Role Will Include Partner with budget holders within the directorate to provide financial advice to non‑financial teams. Assist in the development of financial plans aligned with service objectives. Produce accurate reports, forecasts, and budgets. Analyse performance and identify risks and opportunities. Assist with the preparation of year‑end accounts and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Build strong relationships to support decision making and financial management. Drive financial best practices. About the Candidate You will hold a recognised professional/technical accountancy qualification/part qualification (e.g. CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent vocational experience. You will have a strong understanding of financial management principles and practices and be able to articulate and build effective relationships with internal services to both financial and non‑financial colleagues. We are very keen to hear from you if you are a strategic thinker and proactive problem‑solver with a drive to make a difference. You will be someone who: Builds strong relationships and communicates with impact. Thrives in a fast‑paced, changing environment. Challenges constructively and influences senior stakeholders. Can be resilient and adaptable. Has a keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement. Confident using financial systems and advanced Excel tools. For an informal chat about any of these roles – please contact one of the panel members: Julie Frowe – juliefrowe@wirral.gov.uk Louise Godfrey – louisegodfrey@wirral.gov.uk Mark Lightburn – marklightburn@wirral.gov.uk Interviews Interviews to be held week commencing 19th January 2026. Working at Wirral You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here. Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls; they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do. We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after and wellbeing is a priority. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people. We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme with generous employer contribution, immediate life cover and ill‑health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family‑friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays. We have an inclusive, engaged culture – everyone has a voice, everyone is valued and we understand the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognize it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds who share our values and commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us. We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier‑free and as accessible as possible, please contact recruitment@wirral.gov.uk. How To Apply Please apply online by clicking the link below. #J-18808-Ljbffr