Who You Are You are a qualified accountant with experience working in a local government setting, adept at supporting the financial management of services. You excel in a customer-facing role, establishing strong relationships both internally and externally, and you understand the intricacies of public sector finance. You are adaptable, willing to rotate roles as business needs change, and you are committed to delivering high-quality and value for money financial services. What the Job Involves As an Accountant within the Finance Team, you will provide financial information, advice, and support across various financial portfolios. Your role involves assisting budget managers through budget setting, monitoring financial performance, and contributing to medium and long-term business planning. You will work closely with service managers using self-serve tools, providing targeted support in high-risk areas, and contributing to the councils commercial objectives. There is a travel component to the role to meet with clients and attend meetings. You will ensure the structural integrity of financial systems, supervise work as needed, and contribute to strategic initiatives and projects. Skills Financial analysis and performance assessment Financial modelling and scenario analysis Budget setting and monitoring Stakeholder management and relationship building Knowledge of public sector finance Excellent communication and training delivery Commercial and business case development Proficiency with financial systems and reporting Adherence to professional financial standards Hybrid working and adaptability to different work environments