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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job Title: Senior Accountancy OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:As a Senior Accountancy Officer you will be responsible for providing high-quality financial advice, guidance, and support to budget holders.&nbsp;Your main objective will be to contribute to the overall improvement in the management and performance of the financial administration of the City Council, with particular regard to the financial and operational management of services. Applications will be accepted from candidates who are working towards completing their AAT.&nbsp;&nbsp;About you:<ul>
<li>Part Qualified Accountant (CCAB) or AAT qualified (or working towards completion or suitably qualifying experience)</li>
<li>Experience of working accurately with procedures and deadlines in a financial environment and providing advice on those procedures&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience of and the ability to prepare budgets and final accounts within a framework of recognised accounting standards</li>
<li>Experience of providing financial information and advice to budget holders/non finance managers</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, particularly the ability to communicate complex financial issues to managers with a non-finance background&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to contribute to a team working environment&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to analyse and evaluate data&nbsp;</li>
<li>An understanding of and a personal commitment to the Vision and Values of Liverpool City Council &nbsp;</li>
</ul>&nbsp;This role is fixed term for the purpose of Maternity Leave &nbsp;and will end 13th November 2026<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight Monday 3rd November 2025 Shortlisting date: w/c Monday 3rd November 2025 Interview date: w/c Monday 24th November 2025 Interview type: Face to faceWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ashlety Stoddart at <a href="mailto:ashley.stoddart@lverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">ashley.stoddart@lverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.Delete as appropriate: Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Senior Accountancy Officer

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
About the Role
Wirral’s SENDSTART team is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SEND Data &amp; Finance Officer to lead on the analysis, management and reporting of SEND finance and performance data. This role is essential to ensuring robust financial oversight and data integrity across Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes.
You will be responsible for maintaining and developing the SEND finance and pupil database, supporting budget monitoring, statutory returns and performance reporting. Working closely with commissioning, finance and casework colleagues, you’ll help ensure the service meets its statutory duties and delivers high-quality outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Design, maintain and optimise the SEND finance and pupil database as a strategic planning tool.</li>
<li>Monitor and report on financial commitments, including payments for out-of-authority placements and SEND provision in schools and colleges.</li>
<li>Prepare detailed reports for senior managers, including budget forecasts and performance analysis.</li>
<li>Support statutory returns such as SEN2 and the Alternative Provision Census.</li>
<li>Administer inter-authority payments and approve purchase orders for SEND placements and services.</li>
<li>Analyse SEND education performance data across all key stages, including benchmarking and post-16 destinations.</li>
<li>Ensure data quality through robust QA techniques and cross-referencing systems.</li>
<li>Contribute to inspections and service improvement initiatives through accurate data provision.</li>
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About You
You will bring:
<ul>
<li>Proven experience in financial and data analysis, ideally within a local authority or education setting.</li>
<li>Strong IT skills, including proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools (e.g. SQL, Power BI, Business Objects).</li>
<li>Experience in managing budgets and compiling statistical reports to support decision-making.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly to a range of audiences.</li>
<li>A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet statutory deadlines.</li>
<li>Knowledge of SEND processes and funding mechanisms is desirable.</li>
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Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of SEND services in Wirral. You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, helping to shape data-driven decisions that improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
&nbsp;To apply or find out more, please contact Danielle Smith, SEND Manager, <a href="mailto:daniellesmith2@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniellesmith2@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

SEND Data and Finance Analyst

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