ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an individual who has:

• Excellent communication skills
• A willingness to work as part of a team
• A flexible approach combined with a positive attitude
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload to meet deadlines while working under pressure
• IT literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular Excel
• Significant experience in a finance role
• Experience of preparing and managing budgets as well as closing accounts
• Able to work independently
• Local Government experience would be desirable.

ABOUT US

Wychavon District Council is a great place to work, with high levels of resident satisfaction and motivated staff who enjoy working with us. Located in South Worcestershire the district boasts a beautiful natural environment, a rich heritage and plenty to do and see.
We pride ourselves on being a progressive organisation who spends time and energy on what we know matters to our residents and communities – things like creating jobs, keeping the streets clean, helping people feel safe and preventing homelessness.

Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. That’s why, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

• Agile Working (60% minimum office based)
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Options to purchase additional annual leave
• Regular job-specific training
• Discounted Gym and swim membership
• Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Health and Wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and Kaarp discount scheme which provides a range of employee discounts for days out and holidays

For further information about the role please contact Sue Gladwyn, Principal Accountant on 01386 565506 or email sue.gladwyn@wychavon.gov.uk or Alice Mason, Head of Financial Services on 01386 565501 or email alice.mason@wychavon.gov.uk

Please refer the Job description for details