Senior Accountant

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.

About the Role

The Combined Authority is in the middle of a critical period of change and growth, and we are looking to strengthen the Finance Service at such an exciting time, delivering the new emerging devolved financial management arrangements. As such we are looking for new team members to join us to help influence and shape the future of the service. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development and opportunities that exist both now and in the future

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for supporting the comprehensive management accounting service for a range of specific service areas across the combined authority. You will support budget holders and provide a comprehensive business partnering service. For more information, please contact paul.collins@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

About the person

The successful candidates will be a CCAB (or CIMA) qualified accountant, or be actively working towards completing qualifications, with demonstrable experience in a similar role and a proven track record of successfully setting revenue budgets and monitoring service budgets. They must be confident in their use of information technology especially financial ledgers and would benefit from a knowledge of local authority or public sector finances.

We are looking for ambitious, highly committed, skilled and proactive people with a focus on delivering an exceptional, high-quality service which enables and informs organisational decision making.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.

1. 1.A demonstrable track record in actively supporting budget holders and providing a comprehensive business partnering service.
2. 2.A proven track record of successfully setting and monitoring service budgets.
3. 3.Extensive experience of use and interrogation of financial ledgers

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• -Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• -Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• -Flexible and hybrid working
• -24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• -Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• -Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• -Bike to Work Scheme
• -Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Role could be eligible for sponsorship

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa