Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

 

Directorate:           Resources

Department:          Accountancy

Salary:                   Grade F

(£33,366 to £37,035*)

*subject to qualifications and experience

Hours:                   37 hours per week

Type:                     Permanent

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

                              Hybrid/home working available.

 

Exciting Finance Opportunity!

 

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity within public sector finance?  Erewash Borough Council is offering a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly finance team and embark on a rewarding career. 

 

Why Join Us?

 

• Comprehensive Training - Receive on-the-job training.
• Diverse Experience - Gain expertise and provide professional advice on budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Exciting Projects - Be part of transformational projects across the authority.

 

What Are We Looking For?

 

• Enthusiastic, forward-thinking individuals, ready to make an impact.
• Experience in a relevant financial or accounting environment
• CCAB part qualified accountant or Association of Accounting Technicians with relevant experience

 

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.
• Involvement in high-impact projects.

 

This is your chance to advance your finance career and make a difference! 

 

Apply now and join us on our exciting journey!

 

Why Choose Us?

 

Step into a new era where change and transformation are in the air.  Erewash Borough Council presents a great opportunity for individuals wanting to leave a tangible mark in the public sector.  Join us on this exciting journey towards a promising future!

 

For finance professionals seeking a stable foundation, our council stands out with its robust financial management and a solid medium to long-term financial strategy.

 

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
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
• Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies available
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Discounted gym and leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
• Following successful completion of your probation period, you will have access to our employee benefits platform including lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice scheme for the purchase of home and electronics goods, and cycle to work 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 12 January 2025 at midnight.

 

Interviews for this position will be held w/c 20 January 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.  

 

To submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

 

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.