Senior Accountancy Technician Location: Delamere Street, CW1 2JZ Start Date: ASAP Contract: Duration: 12+ Months Working Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £17.79 Per Hour Job Ref: 5290588 Role Overview Cheshire East Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountancy Technician (Grade 8) to support the delivery of high-quality financial services. The successful candidate will provide technical financial support, assist in budget monitoring and financial reporting, and ensure compliance with statutory and corporate financial regulations. This is a key role within the finance team, supporting service managers and senior finance officers in delivering robust financial management and control. Key Responsibilities

Provide financial and technical support to budget holders and service managers. Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and control of revenue and capital budgets. Produce accurate and timely financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses. Support the year-end accounts process and statutory financial returns. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures. Contribute to budget setting processes and medium-term financial planning. Reconcile financial data and maintain accurate accounting records. Assist in identifying and implementing service improvements and efficiencies. Support internal and external audit processes. Provide guidance and advice on financial systems and processes. Supervise or support junior finance staff where required.

Person Specification Essential (Must Have)

AAT qualified (Level 4) or equivalent accountancy qualification, or significant relevant experience. Proven experience working in a finance or accountancy environment. Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial monitoring, and financial reporting. Experience supporting budget holders and non-finance managers. Good understanding of financial regulations and accounting principles. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data. Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Excel. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines. Experience working within a public sector or local authority environment (or similar regulated environment).

Desirable (Nice to Have)

Part-qualified CCAB (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA) qualification. Experience working within local government finance. Knowledge of local authority accounting requirements and statutory returns. Experience with integrated finance systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Agresso, or similar). Experience supporting budget setting and medium-term financial strategies. Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff. Understanding of financial governance and audit requirements.

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