Accountant

We are looking for a qualified accountant to deliver financial support to complex adult social care budgets, and support the Directorate to deliver on its transformation agenda. You will join our well regarded, customer focused team where you will be able to play a key role in supporting Solihull to deliver care to its’ vulnerable residents.

Our Financial Operations Division are proud of our proven track record of delivering an excellent service. As a CIPFA platinum accredited employer, our approach to maintaining a three Year Medium Term Financial Strategy has been held up as good practice nationally and for a number of years we have achieved External Audit reports with no recommendations for improvement.

As an Accountant here at Solihull you will act as the main point of contact for financial support for a number of budget holders. You will support them to manage their budgets, providing accurate and timely financial advice, and you will support them to deliver savings and service changes. You will have a strong customer service ethos and provide robust challenge.

You will be:

• A fully qualified Accountant (current member of the CCAB or CIMA) Able to demonstrate your experienced of working in a performance driven professional finance environment Able to demonstrate excellent financial management and accounting skills Experienced in reviewing and developing accounting procedures, processes and policies Able to demonstrate excellent spoken and written communication skills

In return, as well as being part of a friendly well managed and motivated team, we will also provide you with good opportunities for continued professional development.

We also offer:

• Flexible working, including flexi leave up to 24 days per year and agile working arrangements The opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Employee benefits including a staff discount card.