Principal Accountant

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.  The Council has gained an excellent reputation for strong and effective financial management, and the Financial Management Service has been shortlisted for the 2024 Public Finance Team of the Year Award. Come join us and be part of our success.

The Financial Management Service provides financial support to officers across the Council, helping them manage the financial resources they use to deliver services to Knowsley residents.  You will support the development, implementation and review of financial management processes across a range of Council clients - providing effective, high-quality advice to your clients on budget setting, budget monitoring, the closure of accounts, and the development of the Council’s medium term financial strategy.

You must be qualified in a Professional Accountancy Qualification (preferably CIPFA).  You should also have extensive experience in a finance or accountancy role - including experience of working in the public sector.

Knowsley Council prides itself on having a flexible and supportive approach to work.  This includes a combination of home and office-based working, flexible working, generous leave entitlements, options to purchase additional leave, and a range of opportunities for learning and development.  We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants

We want all our applicants to feel well-informed and welcomed, so if you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Karen Connor on 0151 443 3435 or via email at Karen.Connor@knowsley.gov.uk