Accountant

Accountant Opportunities (2 roles available)

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000

Location: Southwest/hybrid

Contract: Permanent

Overview of Accountant opportunities

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working with a key public sector client in the South West to recruit two talented Accountants to join their supportive and collaborative finance team.

These roles present an excellent opportunity for fully qualified or part-qualified accountants (actively studying) to join a forward-thinking organisation offering clear progression pathways during a period of significant transformation.

There are two positions available as outlined below

Accountant: Capital & Treasury Management

Support delivery of a large and complex capital programme

Manage borrowing and investment activities

Provide expert tax advice, including VAT and IR35 assessments

Deliver technical accounting guidance to internal stakeholders

Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards

Oversee budget monitoring and year-end close processes

Maintain the corporate asset register

Act as finance lead on a range of complex projects

Accountant: Technical & Accounting

Play a key role in the technical accounting function

Lead on the year-end Statement of Accounts, external audit, and statutory returns

Support corporate controls improvement and governance

Manage grants accounting and Collection Fund reporting

Collaborate across departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

Required experience/qualifications for the Accountant positions

CCAB-qualified accountant, or part-qualified and actively studying

Experience within public or third sector organisations

Proven experience supervising or managing a small finance team

Strong technical accounting knowledge and stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits available for the Accountant positions include

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)

Generous public sector pension scheme

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

These are exciting opportunities for accountants looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic public sector environment.

How to apply for the Accountant positions

If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Accountant opportunities, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Kathryn Evans in the Sellick Partnership Derby office to find out more.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.