Overview

Are you a talented and enthusiastic AAT qualified or part qualified CCAB accountant? You will be responsible for supporting Children Services Finance in DSG and Schools, whilst also supporting the Senior and Strategic Finance Business Partners in the effective setting, management and control and closedown of the annual DSG and Schools budget, the Council''s DSG and Schools Medium-Term Financial Strategy, the revenue implications of Schools capital programme, and the overall control environment for DSG and Schools with focus on strong financial governance and accountability. You will also be involved in North Northamptonshire Schools Forum. You will support budget holders in financial planning and budget modelling for different scenarios. You will ensure accurate and timely budget monitoring including risk appraisals for DSG and Schools. You will develop financial systems and processes to ensure robust governance whilst also bringing in new methods of working through the use of business and operational process improvements. You\''ll be supporting the production of the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and Capital Strategy and the development of improved financial awareness of budget managers and staff through the development and delivery of management training. You will be also be reporting back to North Northamptonshire Schools Forum on all matters relating to schools finance.

Values and commitments

Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are: Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive Trustworthy Our Key Commitments Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most. We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council\''s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.

Requirements

You will be CCAB part qualified /AAT qualified /equivalent or have significant financial experience with an understanding of how local government works including the complexities and challenges it faces. You\''ll be enthusiastic, innovative and driven with up to date knowledge of accounting policy such as IFRS, CIPFA codes of practice. You be able to demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with private, public and voluntary organisations and be driven and have initiative and confidence. You will be experienced in analysing and addressing complex issues. Knowledge and experience of DSG and Schools will be desirable.

Benefits

We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.

About North Northamptonshire Council

Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we\''re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You\''ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think! Why choose us? We offer a vibrant working environment with:a competitive salarya pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary councilgenerous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 dayshybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.

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