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Accountant

Employer
City of York Council
Location
York, North Yorkshire
Salary
£36,476 to £41,830 per annum
Closing date
27 Jun 2021

Job Details

An exciting opportunity for an experienced accountant to work in our People Directorate Finance Team, which covers support for Adult Social Care, Children’s Services and Education.  We are a client focused team providing a financial advice and accountancy service to a directorate undergoing significant transformational change.

2 Year Fixed Term Contract

You will have experience of working in local authority finance, preferably within adult services, children’s services or education, although this is not essential.

You will be experienced in budget setting and monitoring, preparation of accounts, financial modelling, options appraisal and the methods of providing the financial information needed to enable service managers to make informed decisions.  You will be working with budget holders who will expect a flexible and supportive approach in a devolved financial management environment.

Ideally candidates for the post will:

  • hold a CCAB accountancy qualification (e.g. CIPFA);
  • have very strong working knowledge of computer systems, especially Excel spreadsheets;
  • have strong inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate effectively;
  • have the ability to work to tight deadlines as an individual and as part of a team.
  • be able to work on their own initiative without supervision, setting and meeting their own work targets and the targets of others

The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further details please contact Steve Tait Finance Manager: Adult Social Care 01904 554065 steve.tait@york.gov.uk or Richard Hartle, Head of Finance: Adults, Children & Education on 01904554225  richard.hartle@york.gov.uk

Closing date:   Sunday 27 June 2021 at 12 midnight

Interview date:  Week Commencing Monday 5 July 2021

Job Description

Company

The City of York has a rich history stretching back nearly 2000 years; George VI once said that: 'The history of York is the history of England'. York has a wealth of heritage and history. York attracts over four million visitors a year and popular destinations include York Minster, which is the largest Gothic cathedral in Europe, the Castle Museum, the National Railway Museum and the Jorvik Viking Centre. Tourism is an important industry in York and the city also has a thriving bioscience, technology and research sector, centred on the City's Science Park. Other major employers include Nestle, City of York Council and York Hospitals NHS Trust. York has excellent transport links, being on the East Coast Mainline and close to the A1M. From York seaside resorts such as Scarborough, Whitby and Filey or the North York Moors National Park are a short journey by road or rail.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01904 551550
Location
City of York Council
Library Square
North Yorkshire
GB

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