There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We have ambitious targets to meet and are committed to delivering the best for our communities. 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.
Assistant Systems Accountant
About The Role
We are seeking an Assistant Systems Accountant to join the Finance Service at Wirral Council and support our finance system support team. Your primary role will be to assist the Senior Finance Manager - Systems in delivering support for our finance system, including system maintenance, user support, and training.
About The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, and committed, with strong financial technical accounting skills and excellent finance system knowledge. You should have some level of accounting qualification, preferably with experience in a local government finance environment, and possess strong financial analysis skills.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Chris Kelly, Senior Finance Manager, at chriskelly@wirral.gov.uk.
Interviews are scheduled to be held during the week commencing 25th August 2025.
Support and Inclusion
If you are a Wirral resident, unemployed, or need assistance with your application, contact Involve Northwest’s employment team at info@involvenorthwest.org.uk or call 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Wirral Council is committed to supporting its employees' growth and development. If you are an existing employee interested in internal opportunities, contact recruitment@wirral.gov.uk for more information.
Working at Wirral
Our values are integral to our culture, emphasizing pride, inclusion, and recognition. We offer a range of benefits including staff discounts, a competitive pension scheme, life cover, flexible working, and an annual leave starting at 28 days plus public holidays. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued, and diversity is embraced.
Application Process
Please apply online through the Jobs page by midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Ensure you can provide proof of right to work in the UK at interview. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
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