Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join Wirral Council on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Key responsibilities include: * Assisting with financial reporting, budget setting, and forecasting * Supporting the analysis of financial data and trends * Contributing to year-end accounts preparation * Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and local government regulations * Helping to improve financial systems and reporting processes About you: You will be AAT-qualified (or equivalent) with experience in financial monitoring and reporting. A good understanding of financial management principles, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities are essential. Experience in local government finance is desirable. Please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible if this role would be of interest to you