Overview
Are you an ambitious finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a motivated Financial Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in shaping high‑quality financial management across the Council. As part of this role, you’ll take ownership of our Tax function, ensuring these complex areas are managed with accuracy, insight, and robust financial control.
About the Role
Reporting into the Senior Financial Accountant, you’ll become the trusted technical expert in Local Authority tax, supporting the delivery of accurate, compliant, and insightful financial information across the Council and providing necessary training across the organisation. You’ll work closely with colleagues in Finance and with service areas to maintain robust financial controls, ensure statutory compliance, and help drive continuous improvement in our processes and systems.
Responsibilities
* Coordinating work programmes to ensure timely delivery of all technical accounting activities.
* Developing, implementing and maintaining systems, policies, and procedures within your specialist areas.
* Researching and assessing the impact of regulatory and accounting standards changes, ensuring the Council remains fully compliant.
* Conducting detailed financial analysis, preparing high‑quality reports, and offering recommendations to senior management.
* Supporting internal and external audit processes and ensuring effective implementation of audit recommendations.
* Streamlining and automating processes, contributing to our wider continuous improvement agenda.
* Building strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing the Finance service with professionalism and expertise.
* Contributing to Council-wide projects, providing technical advice, and supporting the implementation of complex accounting standards and regulations.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Qualifications: Part‑qualified/finalist CCAB or CIMA accountant, AAT qualified.
* Experience: Finance within a medium to large organisation, track record in supporting statutory financial accounts and working with external auditors.
* Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, attention to detail, and a commitment to continual improvement.
* Attributes: Desire to excel in technical accounting and a collaborative approach to driving service change.
Benefits
* Culture: Experience a fair and inclusive culture that promotes a positive work‑life balance.
* Benefits: Generous leave entitlement, competitive pay aligned with performance pay scheme, substantial Employer Pension Scheme contribution.
* Development: Opportunities for career growth, discount schemes, and other perks.
Legal Requirements
We are required to disclose that this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must declare all unspent cautions and/or convictions.
Working Arrangements
Any‑desk worker, working 2 days in the office (Aylesbury) and 3 days from home.
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