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Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Location: Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, WN7 4JY
Hours: 37 hours per week
About the Role:
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a driven and aspirational individual to join the Council's finance team. You will work primarily with Leigh Sports Village, supporting their management team and providing high-quality financial services across various areas.
Your responsibilities include:
1. Performing regulatory and operational duties such as budgeting, costing, pricing plans, VAT, and banking.
2. Supporting the company's business and transformation initiatives.
About You:
You should have significant accounting and financial management skills, relevant experience, and hold a full CCAB qualification or be working towards one. You must be capable of presenting financial information effectively to enable decision-making and have strong social skills to lead a small team and engage with stakeholders.
About Us:
Wigan Council has been awarded ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE Awards. We are committed to continuous service and supporting flexible working arrangements. Join our award-winning finance team and be part of a supportive environment that values Team Wigan Behaviours.
Our strategic plan, 'Progress with Unity,' aims to create fair opportunities and foster community growth. We offer a range of employee rewards and benefits. Applicants must demonstrate their right to work in the UK; please refer to GOV.UK for eligibility details.
For more information, contact Liga Babikir, Group Finance Manager, at [emailprotected].
Interview Date: Monday, 9th June 2025
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