Management Accountant (Internal Applicants Only) at Leicestershire County Council

Blaby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

47829.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial management, Financial reporting, Financial analysis, Financial planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Risk management, Business partnering, Communication, Problem solving, Efficiency optimization, Data interpretation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8SA Salary: £39,939 - £47,829 Per annum (pro rata for part-time) - pay award pending Working Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours per week, Monday - Friday Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 1st May 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC, likely to be 13th May 2026 Are you a passionate, confident, and experienced AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified accountant with a desire to support sustainable change and strong financial management in services that make a real difference to Leicestershire residents? We are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to support our Growth, Environment and Transport and Corporate Resources departments. About the Role As a Management Accountant, you will be an important member of the Growth, Environment and Transport and Corporate Resources Business Partner Team that provides financial management support and business advice to service departments, whilst ensuring strong and sustainable links are maintained with the Corporate Centre. The role will focus on the delivery of accurate, timely and relevant financial information to Senior Managers including financial reporting and analysis, financial planning and submissions to government or partner organisations. The role is also an exciting opportunity to play an active part in identifying options that can be taken to optimise short and long-term financial performance and service delivery (efficiency). About You This post is Grade 11 (£39,939 – £42,699 pay award pending) with the opportunity for post holders committed to work towards a CCAB or equivalent qualification; or already studying towards a CCAB or equivalent qualification; to progress onto Grade 12 (£43,860 - £47,829 pay award pending) upon qualifying and demonstrating a number of skills and competencies. To apply for this role at Grade 11, you must: • Hold a NVQ level 4 in a relevant area and Membership of AAT or equivalent • Have proven ability to: 1. Communicate technical financial information to non-finance specialists in an easily understandable way, both in written form and face to face. 2. Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet changing demands. 3. Tailor communications to meet different and diverse needs, maintaining consistency of key corporate messages. 4. Work co-operatively across team and service boundaries to improve performance. 5. Take action to implement new ideas within areas of responsibility. 6. Take responsibility for organising own work to achieve objectives in order of priority. To progress to Grade 12, you must: • Hold a CCAB or equivalent qualification, OR • Have demonstrable experience of working at Grade 12 (as stated below) in a Finance function with a commitment to working towards a CCAB or equivalent qualification • Have a proven ability to meet the Grade 11 criteria (as outlined above) AND: 1. Resolve financial problems, particularly efficiency, with sound workable solutions. 2. Develop links between financial and operational information to ensure business objectives and financial objectives are met. 3. Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Finance best practice, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting techniques, alongside best practice and efficiency of financial analysis techniques. 4. Interpret and use financial information to inform decisions and manage risks 5. Take steps to gain a clear understanding of customer needs and expectations 6. Demonstrates an appropriate level of influence and persuasion and are able to argue own case 7. Encourage others to seek opportunities for improvements and increased efficiency. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1004] and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign]. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Rebecca Scrace, Senior Finance Business Partner, Growth, Environment & Transport and Corporate Resources Department Email: Rebecca.Scrace@leics.gov.uk How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1001] section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support [https://emss.org.uk/support]. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1006]. About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/the-application-process] Our Organisational Values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/1004] Our Employee Benefits [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/employee-benefits] Working for Us [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/an-inclusive-workplace]

Responsibilities

The Management Accountant provides financial management support and business advice to service departments while ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis. They also identify options to optimize short and long-term financial performance and service delivery.