Senior Accountant NEW Salford Council Posted yesterday Salford £47,181-£50,269 Expires on 04/01/2026

Transport for Greater Manchester; Swinton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Swinton is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations. You will be instrumental in budgeting, financial planning, and reporting, contributing to the management of financial resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business partnering and the capacity to drive the implementation of a new finance and procurement system. This role offers a dynamic team environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Track record of achieving solutions in finance.
• Experience across finance and non-finance teams.
• Condition to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Contribute to budgeting, financial planning, and reporting.
• Implement a new finance and procurement system.

Skills

Extensive experience in business partnering

Strong communication skills

Experience preparing budgets and forecasts

Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders

Proactive and enthusiastic

Job description

About Us

At Salford City Council, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional services that enhance the quality of life for our community. Our commitment to excellence, integrity and innovation drives everything we do. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

The Finance Department plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of our operations. We take pride in our collaborative approach, working closely with all departments to provide strategic financial guidance and support. You will play a crucial role in supporting the objectives of the Finance Team in building relationships, maintaining value for money and coming up with new and innovative ways of working.

We believe in continuous improvement and professional development. We are currently implementing a new finance system to streamline our processes and enhance our efficiency. This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on this transformative journey.

About the Role

We currently have an exciting vacancy within our team to continue to build on our success and bring new experience, knowledge and ideas into the team.

The Senior Accountant post will support the Adult Social Care and Health Partnerships Directorate covering a range of services including Adult Social Care, Public Health, Housing Options, Salford Assist, Welfare Rights and Debt Advice and our Health Improvement Service.

As a Senior Accountant you will support the financial operations within our local authority, ensuring our financial practices comply with statutory regulations and standards. Your role will be crucial in budgeting, financial planning and reporting, contributing to the efficient management of our resources and the delivery of essential services to our community. You will also play a key role in supporting the implementation of a new finance and procurement system, serving as the subject matter expert for Adult's finance, which includes budgeting, general ledger structures and other financial operations. Your expertise will ensure a smooth transition and integration with our existing processes, helping to drive efficiency and improve financial management across the organisation.

About You

If you have a high performing track record of achieving solutions, you’re looking to make a difference and want to be part of a strong team culture we would like to hear from you. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who can operate as part of a team delivering results in support of the wider finance team.

You will be proactive, dynamic, motivated and have the drive to meet strict deadlines. You will also have extensive experience in business partnering across a variety of finance and non-finance teams; preparing budgets and forecasts; have strong communication skills (both written and verbal); the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders using a variety of forms of communication and a proactive and enthusiastic individual who will shape the implementation of a new finance and procurement system.

If you are passionate about finance and ready to take on a role within this exciting project, we encourage you to apply.

If you have completed the GM Elevate Leadership Development Programme within the last 2 years, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Contact Information

Please contact Stephen Thynne via email [e-mail]. Please do not send your CV to this email address as it will not be accepted.

Please ensure you state in your covering letter or supporting statement which post/s you are interested in being considered for and describe how your skills and experience meet 'what we need from you'.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

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