At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Finance team to manage budgets and provide financial insights.
- Company: High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, committed to community service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Permanent role with opportunities for growth across various locations.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in local governance while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance and attention to detail; AAT or part-CCAB is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 33673 - 36581 £ per year.
High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council share a workforce delivering services to two distinct areas with their own priorities and financial reporting.
Salary: £33,673 - £36,581 per annum
Full time: 37 hours per week
Permanent contract
Work location: Combination of office locations in Leek and Buxton and Agile working in line with business need.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the Finance team at High Peak Borough Council (HPBC) and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (SMDC) as an Assistant Accountant. This is a full-time permanent position with the finance team primarily providing financial data and interpretation for budgeting, monitoring and commentary to management and budget holders and Member reporting.
In addition, there will be responsibilities for control reconciliations, closure of accounts tasks and system administrative functions. We look forward to meeting candidates who can demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in their work, with a willingness to take ownership and a dedication to achieving timetables and deadlines.
The role is pivotal to the Councils' Business Partnering approach underpinning the spirit of robust financial support which the team provides to the wide range of services and functions delivered by the Councils. The role would suit a candidate with significant experience and participation in a Finance team or related field. An AAT or part-CCAB qualification would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be employed by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, contractual work base is Moorlands House however will be expected to travel across all Alliance geographical locations.
For an informal discussion regarding this job please contact: Keith Pointon, Head of Finance Email: keith.pointon@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
Closing date: Midday 6 October 2026 applications received after this time will not be shortlisted. Interviews to be held 19 October 2026.
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