Job description
Permanent
Full time, Part time or Term-time only will be considered
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and energetic Group Accountant to join Bristol City Council’s Housing Directorate. The Housing Directorate is newly formed and the services within it are undergoing significant change and improvement. As such, this is an exciting time to be joining a team dedicated to improving the services to our tenants and citizens of Bristol.
What will I be doing?
You’ll have responsibility for reporting, analytical capability and development and appraisal of new opportunities. Reporting to our Finance Manager for Housing you will be part of a team that manages and continuously improves monitoring, reporting and forecasting within our Homelessness and Private Housing services, working closely with colleagues on the Tackling Homelessness Transformation Programme, where we have introduced a number of initiatives to improve performance and reduce costs, with more planned for the future.
What do I need to have?
You will be at least part qualified CCAB (or equivalent) qualification or have experience in the field, with a willingness to progress through CCAB training to full qualification. You will have experience in resolving technical queries, as well as experience of working through a full financial cycle. Up to date knowledge of local government finance is desirable but not essential for this role.
We need someone that has extensive practical experience of using spreadsheets and financial systems in the manipulation of data to develop financial models and information systems.
You will need to be curious, willing to interrogate the data and information that comes to you, asking questions and looking for ways to support the ambitions and goals of the wider teams with which you will be working.
You will have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in a written format to establish excellent working relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organisation, including directors and customers. You will need to be able to quickly grasp the concept of a project or savings opportunity, develop and advise on the financial modelling, and then be able to clearly explain your modelling to colleagues who will have varying levels of finance expertise and experience.
This role has management responsibility for one of our Accounting Technicians.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
Please see attached the full job description and person specification.
For informal enquiries please email for the attention of Martin Johnson.