We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced finance professional to join our Finance team as a Senior Accountant / Finance Business Partner. You will provide financial support and advice to heads of service, budget holders, elected members, and other stakeholders across our services. As a Finance Business Partner, you will provide specialist financial advice to the Council's services. You will ensure effective resource management, accountability, control, and compliance with statutory obligations and corporate standards. Robust financial advice, guidance and support plays an important part in enabling the Council to deliver a consistently high standard of services to local communities. You will be involved with the preparation of budgets, attendance at Project Boards, provision of financial monitoring during the year and the preparation of financial year-end accounts along with completion of grant claims and bids. Wyre Forest District Council has a strong track record of financial management and timely completion and publication of statutory Statement of Accounts. Local government reorganisation is being driven forward by central government, this means that the council will remain sovereign until at least 1 April 2028 after which a new unitary authority will deliver services in the district. This means an exciting time with lots of opportunities to help shape the outlook for local government in the area.

You must be a full member of a professional accountancy body (CIPFA or CCAB equivalent) with extensive experience in accountancy, particularly in the public sector or large organisations. You should have a proven track record of delivering reliable and accurate financial information. You will be able to evidence a significant role in the preparation of final accounts and the delivery of corporate budget processes. Flexibility is key, as you will work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and priorities. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and experience with finance systems are essential.

Whatever your role within Wyre Forest District Council, every day you will be working to benefit people living in the area. The District is a mix of urban rural, market and riverside town communities covering 195 square kilometres. The three main towns of Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn and several surrounding villages including Arley, Rock, Chaddesley Corbett and Wolverley make up the district. Over 100,000 people live here and you can help shape our district's future as part of our circa 350 strong workforce that strives to make a difference in making sure the services we offer meet the aspirations and needs of our local community., To find out more about Wyre Forest District Council, or the area we serve please visit our website at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk, 'Like' us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WyreForest/ or follow us on Twitter @WyreForestDC. We've implemented a new system from Monday 4th March which will improve your candidate experience!

What We Offer:

• Career Progression: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the Finance team. This includes the ability to move roles within the service and gain wider experience.
• Hybrid Working: Flexible work options, including regular work-from-home opportunities, with the requirement to attend the office as needed. The Finance Team is based at Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way with the option to work in Green Street, Kidderminster and a need to attend occasional meetings across the District.
• New employees are required to be predominantly office-based for the first three months of their employment, to facilitate effective induction, training, and integration with the team.
• Competitive Salary: With a pending pay award.
• Flexible Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
• Annual Leave: 26 days (plus bank holidays), increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service.
• Open to Applications from candidates seeking full time and part-time roles., We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive. We believe in rewarding employees and working for us has some great benefits. We focus on supporting your physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. You can expect to enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities designed to enhance you in your role. Our excellent benefits also include a competitive salary and pension scheme, favourable holiday entitlements and flexible working options.
We are dedicated to enabling each individual to be the best that they can be, and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer and hold the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze award. If you have ambition for yourself and this district, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you., Our vision is underpinned by the following values which lie at the heart of everything we do:
• We are working together
• We are fair
• We are dependable
• We put communities first
Our Priorities: Our priorities represent what we want to achieve for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the district, they are:
• Economic growth and regeneration
• Securing financial sustainability for services the local communities value
• A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit