Post: Accountant – temporary 6 month contract Salary: I/J - £35,412 to £42,839 Hours: 30 to 37 Working Pattern: Hours can we worked over 4 or 5 days Location: Codsall/hybrid working The role To provide accountancy services and financial advice to meet agreed targets and deadlines under the direction of the Senior Accountant. Key responsibilities include maintaining financial ledgers, assisting with annual accounts closure, statutory returns, and VAT submissions, as well as coordinating monthly budget monitoring and variance analysis. The role also involves preparing management reports, supporting service managers, managing cash flow, liaising with auditors, and ensuring compliance with council policies, equality principles, and health and safety standards. The person The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant, with at least three years of practical accounting experience. They should possess strong skills in financial analysis, budgeting, and report preparation, along with proficiency in financial systems and spreadsheet management. Essential attributes include accuracy, prioritisation under pressure, and effective communication to challenge and support budget holders. Knowledge of accounting codes and practices is required, while experience in local government finance and full professional qualifications (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA) are desirable. Our benefits Voted UK Council of the Year 2022 and assessed as a ‘very impressive Council’ in a 2022 Peer Review, South Staffordshire Council is a great place to learn, progress your career and make a difference, and is recommended as a place to work by 97% of our employees. Our benefits include: Great leadership, culture and working environment. We take your wellbeing seriously and provide some fantastic training opportunities including ASPIRE our talent management programme. Our hybrid working provides you with some great flexible working opportunities, in line with the council’s needs. You get to collaborate in our brand-new award-winning Codsall Community Hub and combine this with some virtual working from home. Codsall Community Hub boasts electric vehicle charging points, a café, a nursery, a GP surgery and more. Free car parking at our Community Hub which is located close to Codsall and Bilbrook Train Stations and M54/M6. 28 days annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service The LGPS, our top-class pension scheme with a 18.8% Employer Contribution. You can find out more here: https://www.lgpsmember.org/your-pension/the-essentials/key-features/ Access to the Viv-up Employee Benefits Scheme which provides discounts for supermarkets, recreational activities etc. Generous flexitime (up to 24 days a year) and a buying of annual leave scheme 10 bank holidays Closing date for applications: Thursday 29th January 2026 Interview date: Monday 2 February 2026 at the Council Offices in the Codsall Community Hub WV8 1PX To apply visit our website https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/find-a-job/current-vacancies.cfm