At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial management and provide advice on complex investments for regeneration projects.
- Company: St Helens Borough Council, a modernising council passionate about community support.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, commitment to diversity, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making a real impact in local communities and shaping future projects.
- Qualifications: CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant with strong financial management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About the role
We are St Helens Borough Council. Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. The Finance team, as part of the Council's Corporate Services Directorate, supports a wide range of operational services across the Council while ensuring that accounting and reporting complies with the CIPFA code of practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Finance team on a 2‑year fixed‑term basis as a CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant. The role will be supporting our finance business partnering model, with specific responsibilities for capital accounting, reporting and for supporting our regeneration projects and wider capital projects across the Borough.
Responsibilities
- Support the Finance Business Partner with robust financial management.
- Provide professional financial advice for complex investments and future operational revenue models.
- Ensure financial reporting is accurate and transparent for internal and external delivery, including working with Development Partners, grant funders and Freeport/Investment Zone programmes.
- Provide support to the Project and Programme Leads/ Budget Managers and external contacts, adapting communication styles to ensure informed decisions and achievement of Council strategic objectives, affordability and value for money.
- Encompass complex technical accounting requirements, financial accounting and statutory reporting.
- Assist with the management of Central Government funding for the Local Regeneration Fund, Pride in Place programmes and significant Highways and Transport investment via the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
Working pattern
Employees can regularly work away from Council workspaces (including home or other locations). The balance between remote and office‑based working is determined at service level based on operational need, with a minimum requirement of at least 2 days from an office‑based location.
Equality & Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds who share our values and commitment to inclusion. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate they meet the essential criteria for the job, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection. All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles.
Recruitment & Security
Be scam aware: St Helens Council will never ask applicants to share payment information or charge recruitment fees when applying for vacancies. If in doubt, contact recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk
Finance Manager- Fixed Term in St Helens employer: St Helens Borough Council
St Helens Borough Council is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its workforce while serving the community with passion and ambition. With a flexible working pattern that allows for a blend of remote and office-based work, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. The Council offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth, particularly in finance, as part of a dynamic team dedicated to impactful regeneration projects across the Borough.
