Management accountant - regeneration - united kingdom, bournemouth, dorset

with an ambitious investment strategy and an aspirational plan to make our area a place where residents, visitors and businesses thrive, bcp council is an exciting place to be right now. we're looking for someone with the financial acumen and professional skills to help us realise these opportunities for bournemouth, christchurch and poole against the backdrop of an increasingly challenging economic environment. we have several excellent opportunities for ccab qualified accountants to join our finance team.

you'll be part of a dynamic and innovative team that are leading the introduction of new financial systems and more effective ways of working. the council is in the second year of a major multi-year transformation programme as we realise our objective of being a modern, efficient and effective unitary authority. you will be key in making a success of our own transformation and those of other services across the council at this exciting time.

for all roles, we're looking for candidates with the ability to interpret and communicate financial analysis effectively, good interpersonal skills and high levels of accuracy. you should also be able to work flexibly and prioritise demanding workloads.

project and management accountant role

this role reports to a finance manager. in liaison with senior officers and budget holders, your work will include budget setting, monitoring, and reporting, supporting external grant bids, project work and providing general financial advice and support. the successful candidate will be ccab qualified and be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge and relevant work experience of local government financial reporting and accounting, including revenue budget preparation and financial modelling.

the posts are 37 hours, working 5 days per week.

place of work

you will be based in our bournemouth office, but the council offers a hybrid working policy and flexible working hours. therefore, we are happy for you to work from home, but you should expect to attend the administrative offices or other locations in the bcp area as reasonably required to fulfil your role.

interviews may be conducted virtually and involve candidates giving a brief presentation on a topic provided in advance.

if you would like further information about these opportunities, please contact:

matthew filmer at

or by telephone

paul whittles at or by telephone

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