Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
22/09/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 09/10/2022 23:59
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
Due to the promotion of the existing post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Senior Accountant. Responsibilities of this post will include influencing the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan through a robust budget setting and monitoring process. The successful candidate will also be responsible for providing strategic financial advice on a range of matters to Directors and Senior Managers. Ensuring established relationships with a range of stakeholders continue to grow and develop, as well as creating new ones forms a critical part of the role. It is expected that the post holder will play a key part in a number of upcoming projects where an understanding of the major financial considerations and their impact will be critical and influence potential courses of action. There will also be line management responsibility for Finance Officers within the Team where the Senior Accountant will have to draw on their softer skills in order to provide support and aid development.
As part of a pilot until 31st October 2022, this post has been identified as suitable for flexible working which enables the postholder to work up to 60% of their working time away from the office.
In return we offer an excellent total reward package, including:
• A competitive salary of up to £43,570. There is a pay award currently being negotiated and the Employer’s offer is an additional £1,925 per annum.
• Flexible Working arrangements –working onsite at our offices in Stockton, and the ability to work some of your time from home.
• 26 days annual leave per year rising to 31 with 5 years service. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement
• Access to a number of employee benefits including an employee counselling service, Physiotherapy, salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme and more.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Neil Bramma, Strategic Finance Manager, on 01642 527491
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’. All communication will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your North East Jobs account.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.