Assistant Accountant

Following a recent restructure within the Financial Services Team at Wyre Council, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team in the post of Assistant Accountant.  This is a permanent, full-time role which will report into Financial Services Manager and will support the Finance Business Partners.

We are looking for a committed and self-motivated finance individual to support the finance function in the provision of quality services.  The successful candidate will assist in ensuring the accuracy of data in the Council’s financial systems, and that submitted in returns, through reconciliations and analysis.

The successful candidate will be AAT qualified, or have commenced their AAT studies, have good time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines with minimum supervision, whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy.  The ability to work as part of a team and good analytical and problem solving skills are essential.

Previous experience of working in a finance environment and experience of carrying out statistical analysis and reconciliations is essential. Previous experience of working in Local Government would be an advantage.

In return we can offer a salary up to £31,067, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days subject to length of service (pro rata), great work life balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid working), free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and wellbeing services and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.

Interviews are expected to be held in the last week of February.

For informal enquiries or a discussion about the job, please contact Laura Thompson, Financial Services Manager, on 01253 887367 or laura.thompson@wyre.gov.uk