Accountant

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We are currently seeking an experienced and ambitious Accountant to work in our high-performing Finance Team.

You will be a confident individual and team player, able to work effectively with the Senior Management, partners and employees across the Council.

The Role

Undertake general accounting duties within the Finance team, provide budgetary support to Budget Holders, and contribute to the delivery of the Council’s annual Statement of Accounts to a high quality and in accordance with the statutory requirements and deadlines. You will ensure the relevant accounting systems and records support the production and reporting of accurate and timely financial accounting information.

To administer various day to day operations relating to finance, referring matters to the Principal Accountant as necessary.

Tasks include:

• Posting monthly journals
• Preparing month end reconciliations
• Preparing budget monitoring reports and meeting with budget holders
• Preparing statutory reports to reconciliation stage, including the Quarterly Revenue Outturn report, and the annual Revenue Outturn and Revenue Analysis reports
• Preparing the monthly VAT return for approval by the Principal Accountant
• Submitting the monthly VAT return to HMRC

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Barbara Corrigan, Principal Accountant - General Fund on Barbara.Corrigan@ashfield.gov.uk or 01623 457172.

Closing date: 31 March 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 13 April 2026