Location
Ilkeston, Derbyshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Group Accountant
Directorate: Resources
Department: Accountancy
Salary: Grade H - £41,418 to £45,441 per year plus £5000 welcome payment*
Hours: 37 hours per week
Type: Permanent
Location: Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP
Hybrid/home working available.
Are you looking for a new challenge in Finance or Accountancy?
This is a fantastic and rare opportunity within a small and friendly Accountancy Team. We are looking for someone with experience in capital accounting and fixed assets, supporting service directorates by providing professional accountancy advice, VAT accounting and managing the insurance arrangements for the council.
Why Choose Erewash Borough Council?
As we usher in a new era with our newly appointed Directors, change and transformation are in the air. Erewash Borough Council offers an exciting and promising future for those who want to make a real impact in the public sector.
Most importantly for finance professionals, our council is financially well managed with a medium to long term financial plan. We are nestled in the East Midlands, with excellent transport links from Nottingham, Derby and Leicester and free parking is available at our Town Halls. Home working is available along with a truly flexible flexi scheme and other family friendly policies.
Attractive Welcome Payment of £5000
We offer a generous welcome payment to help you get started on your journey with us. The welcome payment of £5000 is attached to this post, payable in your first salary. This additional incentive demonstrates our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent like you.
Key Responsibilities
This is an interesting and varied role, and the main responsibilities include:
• Supervising and reviewing all capital monitoring information.
• Providing financial advice to across the council.
• Preparing capital and revenue budget estimates.
• Submission of the council’s monthly VAT returns.
• Act as lead on council insurance policies.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a CCAB part qualified accountant and/or;
• Is actively studying towards an accountancy qualification with relevant experience or;
• Has equivalent experience of working in a senior role in a local government accountancy section.
If you're a dedicated senior accountant looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the public sector this could be the role for you.
Benefits of Working for Us
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:
• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
• Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies available
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Judy Fay, Chief Accountant on 0115 907 1054. No advertisers or recruitment agencies please.
*Terms and conditions apply to the welcome payment. For further information on the welcome payment please contact Jo Watts, HR Manager on 0115 907 1038.
We are looking to recruit to our team as soon as possible, so the post will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please visit
To submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.
Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP. Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail:
[email protected] If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.
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£41.42k - £45.44k per annum
