Job Description

We are looking for two experienced finance professionals to join our Accountancy Teams to play a pivotal role in delivering key financial information to the Council\xe2\x80\x99s decision makers and stakeholders.

The City of York is an exciting place to live and work with the Council overseeing the delivery of significant infrastructure projects such as new house building, upgrades to the outer ring road and improvements to the station.

As a Unitary Authority we provide all Council services to residents, businesses and visitors, which means the role can be varied. We are looking for motivated individuals who will enjoy working with service managers to ensure these services are of the highest quality and delivered within the financial framework.

You will be experienced in budget setting and monitoring, preparation of accounts, financial modelling, options appraisal and the methods of providing the financial information needed to enable service managers to make informed decisions. You will be working with budget holders who will expect a flexible and supportive approach in a devolved financial management environment.

One of the roles will support in the development, implementation and operation of the Financial Management System (FMS) Authority Financials including Purchasing, Bank Reconciliation, and cash receipting modules.

You will ideally be a qualified accountant who is able to establish positive and influential working relationships with colleagues across the Council. Experience of Local Government Accounting is desirable, but we would welcome applicants from other finance backgrounds and will provide training and support where necessary.

The post is classed as a \xe2\x80\x9cHybrid Worker\xe2\x80\x9d making the role attractive not only to local candidates but also those who may live outside of the average commuting distance as you will be expected to work flexibly from home as well as at our award winning offices in central York.

We\xe2\x80\x99re recruiting to 2 accounting roles \xe2\x80\x93 Accountant and Systems Accountant. Job profiles for both roles are attached. Please indicate if you are applying for one or both roles in your supporting statement.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition, we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Helen Malam (Principal Accountant) at or Patrick Looker (Head of Service Finance) at or on 07593 525162.

Closing date: Sunday 20 August 2023 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 4 September 2023

City of York Council