Accountant

Contract- Permanent 

Hours- 37 per week 

Salary- NJC Grade H2 £41,771- £46,142 per annum

General Information 

 Blackpool Council is a large employer with a £500m turnover employing c2500 staff which provides a diverse range of services to the residents of Blackpool.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic CCAB/CIMA Accountant to join our dynamic Accountancy team of around 40 staff.  This is an exciting opportunity to work across a range of different service areas, rapidly gaining responsibility and growing your skillset.  You will support the delivery of Accountancy’s Service Offer which includes the preparation of revenue and capital budgets, financial monitoring,  final accounts, and  the provision of financial advice, taxation advice and financial systems development and support.

Blackpool Council is an accredited employer for AAT, CIMA, ACCA and CIPFA and encourages CPD.

 What we offer:

Generous annual leave entitlement (26 days, rising to 28 after 5 years and 32 after 10 years). 

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and additional unpaid leave opportunities are available promoting work-life balance.

Range of other employee benefits including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, extensive wellbeing provision including access to Employee Assistance Programme, staff travel and other discounts.

The post will be based in Blackpool town centre with the potential for some travel to other sites in the town.  It is expected that the postholder will be in the office on average 3 days per week.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Kirsten Whyatt, Finance Manager, by email: Kirsten.whyatt@blackpool.gov.uk.

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