Senior Accountancy Officer

Job Introduction

Job Title: Senior Accountancy Officer

About Liverpool City Council

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities. We have ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and seek driven, dynamic people to deliver the best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role offers a chance to make a difference by transforming the way we work and placing residents at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As a Senior Accounting Officer, you will:

• Be a Part Qualified Accountant (CCAB) or AAT qualified, or working towards completion or suitably qualifying experience
• Have experience working accurately with procedures and deadlines in a financial environment and providing advice on those procedures
• Possess the ability to prepare budgets and final accounts within recognised accounting standards
• Provide financial information and advice to budget holders/non‑finance managers
• Support the Early Help division of Children and Young People Services Directorate

This is a fixed‑term role covering limited‑term projects until 30th April 2027.

Our Offer to You

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years\’ service (pro rata if part time) – option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next Steps

Closing date: midnight Wednesday 17th December 2025

Shortlisting date: Monday 5th January 2026

Interview date: Thursday 15th January 2026 – Face to Face

Please submit your application as early as possible. If you need any further information or an informal discussion, contact alison.connor@liverpool.gov.uk or eno.akinyande@liverpool.gov.uk.

Equal Opportunities

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications and abilities. We guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Right to Work in the UK

Eligible candidates must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Candidates requiring sponsorship should assess Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Legal Notice

Please note this is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your personal circumstances.