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Chief Accountant Salary: up to £74,652 Location: Kettering Permanent About the Chief Accountant opportunity: Sellick Partnership is proud to have partnered with North Northamptonshire Council with their permanent recruitment for an exciting Chief Accountant opportunity. North Northamptonshire Council was established in 2021. Having gone through the LGR process they now successfully form one of the largest unitary councils in the country. North Northamptonshire Council have an established network of senior leaders from CEO to Assistant Director level that are working together to build a supportive "one-Council" culture which is central to their approach and helps to build solid foundations needed to drive future service improvements. This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral part in this as the Chief Accountant. Key responsibilities of the Chief Accountant will include: • Lead in supporting the Assistant Director of Finance & Accountancy in relation to the Accountancy function, • Close down of the Council's accounts, • Production of the Statement of Accounts, • Overall financial governance ensuring controls are in place and are being effectively maintained., • Take a leading role across the organisation in supporting Executive Directors, Assistant Directors and Service Managers in the overall stewardship of the Council's finances. Ideal characteristics of the Chief Accountant should include: You will have the drive, initiative, confidence and creativity needed to shape services, focus on emerging priorities and deliver excellent services for residents and local communities. This is a truly unique opportunity to be part of the Council's One Council journey of transformation across North Northamptonshire. Benefits available to the Chief Accountant will include: • Highly competitive salary, • Flexible working hours, • Competitive local government pension scheme, • Remote working with occasion on-site presence in Kettering How to apply for the Chief Accountant position: If you would like more information on the Chief Accountant opportunity or an informal discussion about working at North Northamptonshire Council, please contact Daniella Pye in our Sellick Partnership Derby office. Closing date: Wednesday 21th May 2025. Interview date: W/c Monday 26th May 2025 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.

Part qualified ACCA or CIMA or AAT qualified and looking to commence with further qualifications. The role of the Assistant Accountant is to support the UK Finance Manager in all aspects of financial accounting and financial analysis across multiple sites, providing financial input to commercial dec

Are you an aspiring finance professional seeking to grow within a diverse and supportive environment? We are working with a group of standalone companies based in Southampton, operating across various sectors with combined revenues in the region of £30m to £40m. Our client fosters a professional and developmental culture, offering opportunities for progression and training support. This Assistant Accountant role provides a good mix of transactional duties and accounting support, ideal for someone keen to develop their skills within a friendly team. The position offers broad exposure to core finance functions and the chance to contribute to a growing organisation. What will the Assistant Accountant role involve? Managing key transactional functions such as bank reconciliations and payroll inputting, supporting month-end processes Assisting with audit preparation, fixed asset management and financial filing tasks Maintaining the accounts payable ledger and processing ad hoc supplier payments Supporting debtor control activities to ensure timely collections Contributing to team efforts around financial reporting and process improvements, including involvement in weekly payment runs and manual processes Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy: Experience within an SME finance environment, with the confidence to manage transactional finance duties and a proactive approach to work Part-qualified or actively studying towards AAT, with a genuine interest in developing a finance career Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and clear communication skills Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively both independently and as part of a team Good Excel skills, including the use of pivot tables and VLOOKUPs Additional benefits and information: Salary dependent on experience Support for ongoing professional development, including study assistance Opportunities for career progression within the organisation Flexibility around occasional working from home arrangements Additional holiday entitlement and standard benefits package CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received

Assistant Accountant Salary: £29,000 - £39,000 dependant on experience plus car allowance and other Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week Location:Hybrid working 2-3 days in our Marchwood office (with some travel to other Veolia sites) When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: 25 days of annual leave Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.What you'll be doing: The Assistant Accountant plays a vital supporting role in financial reporting, analysis, and accounting operations for the assigned business area. This role assists in the timely and accurate preparation of accounts, reconciliations, financial reporting, and analysis to enable effective decision-making. You'll work closely with the relevant Accountant, Administrators, Managers, and Finance teams to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, proper recording of transactions, and effective financial controls. Assist in the timely and accurate production of management accounts, reconciliations and/or statutory accounts to enable appropriate decision making Analyse financial figures and operational KPIs, identifying variances and reporting performance against forecasts Utilise systems like Workday, PowerBI, Adaptive Planning as directed Plan and manage your own workload in alignment with the accounting timetable and ad hoc requests Provide basic advice to administrators on finance matters when requested Assist in auditing processes to ensure compliance with policies/procedures Work with management to provide financial information like costs, budgets, forecasts as needed Support data collection, organisation, and basic analysis of environmental KPIs and financial performance of green initiatives Aid in incorporating environmental considerations into routine financial processes, including budgeting and forecasting What we're looking for: We welcome applications from candidates who are part-qualified professionals progressing towards their final qualification level (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent), Experience with accountancy systems including WorkDay & Adaptive Capex Excellent accuracy and attention to detail Strong analytical and numerical skills Effective communication and relationship management abilities Time management and organised approach IT proficiency What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive