Senior Accountant

at  Rochdale Council

CAREER PROGRESSION

The successful candidates will have a wide support network while they develop into the roll, and will be supported to work towards future career progression, and be helped to prepare to develop into one of the four Head of Service roles within finance if they have aspirations to do so (Please see structure chart attached). The Council provides internal training courses such as the Leadership Academy to help staff to continue to develop and gain the necessary skills to progress in their career.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Due to a recent vacancy and restructure, Rochdale Council can offer an exciting opportunity to join the Finance team within the Corporate Services Directorate.

There are 2 positions available

• Senior Accountant within Finance Support Services.
• Senior Accountant - Capital & Projects

The roles offers the chance to make a real difference to the Borough, directly supporting the Head of Finance and Heads of Service with ongoing service provision, including financial input into the Services business plans and continuing development of the Finance Service as a trusted business partner.
As well as responsibility for the delivery of accurate and robust financial information to support the Council’s statutory and business critical financial functions (including Budget Setting, Budget Monitoring and Closure of Accounts), the roles includes assisting in the preparation of financial appraisals and business modelling for service revenue and capital projects, development and line management of the roles direct reports and to embrace the councils move towards the increased use of technology. With no two days the same, this is the ideal role for an experienced finance professional seeking a new and varied challenge.

Key activities include:

• Producing and presenting specialist financial advice, reports, information and business insight to officers to support effective decision making.
• Providing regular budget monitoring updates on both Revenue and Capital activities, working with Directorates to understand any variances and seek solutions to any issues that arise.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of the Medium Term Financial Strategy.
• Supporting and developing the roles direct reports to ensure they achieve their potential and maximise their contribution.
• Embracing the councils transformation program and move towards the increased use of technology.
• Utilising commercial and organisational acumen to influence stakeholders, to ensure the Councils financial objectives are met.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Deputising for the Head of Finance (FSS) as required.

TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB ROLE PLEASE DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE 7 KEY PERSON SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS SET OUT IN THE ROLE PROFILE.

If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Gareth Davies, Head of Finance (Corporate) on 01706 924181