Accountancy Officer (Temporary Contract)

Accountancy Officer (Temporary Contract)

 

Directorate:           Resources

Department:          Accountancy

Salary:                   Grade D - £25,992 to £28,624 per year (£13.47 to £14.84 per hour)

Hours:                   37 hours per week

Type:                     Temporary Contract (Maternity Cover)

Location:               Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP

                              Hybrid working available.

 

 

Join Erewash Borough Council and gain finance experience in the public sector

 

We are looking for an Accountancy Officer to join our small and friendly team on a temporary basis to provide maternity cover. You will gain valuable skills and experience, learning accounting processes and supporting vital services.

 

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for a candidate who has some experience in a finance setting and ideally AAT part qualified/qualified. You will need to demonstrate you are numerate and possess excellent interpersonal skills. You will be organised and self-motivated, and able to work to set deadlines. 

 

The Role

This is an interesting and varied role, and the main responsibilities include:

 

• Provide financial support and advice to budget holders
• Monthly reconciliations
• Monitoring of revenue budgets
• Maintaining a register of all grant income
• Assisting with providing information to external audit

 

What Training and Development is available for this Post?

• Supportive learning environment with a family friendly employer
• Hands-on experience in a variety of accounting areas.

 

Why Choose Us?

Ideally situated in the vibrant East Midlands, we have seamless transport connections from Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester and beyond.  Our Town Halls offer free parking and friendly staff.  Embrace the convenience of remote work options alongside a genuinely flexible flexi scheme and a host of family-friendly policies.

 

Benefits of Working for Us

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:

 

• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough
• Family friendly flexible and hybrid working policies available
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
• Discounted gym and leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
• Access to an employee benefits e-voucher discount scheme

 

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity and more information about working for Erewash Borough Council please contact Judy Fay, Chief Accountant on 0115 907 1054.  No advertisers or recruitment agencies please.  

 

Closing date for applications is Sunday 20 April 2025 at midnight.

 

Interviews for this position will be held week commencing 28 April 2025. 

 

How to Apply

 

To apply please visit http://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search

 

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.  

 

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP. Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

 

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account.  If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

 

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

 

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

 

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.