Group Accountant

Overview

Grade: J scp 35 £ 46,142 to scp 39 £ 50,269

Contract:

Permanent
Essential Qualification/Requirement:
Qualified Accountant (CCAB Body by Examination) with two years post qualification experience
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation.

We are looking for three experienced and forward-thinking finance professionals to join Bolton Council to support the delivery of our financial strategy across a range of directorates including Adults, Children's Services, and Public Health. We are recruiting two Group Accountants and one Deputy Schools Finance Manager to work in our high‑performing teams.

We are seeking highly‑motivated and experienced candidates to provide strategic financial advice, oversee statutory accounting and budget planning whilst ensuring the efficient operation of our accounting teams. This pivotal role ensures financial integrity, supports decision‑making, and drives operational excellence, giving you a real impact in a dynamic and ambitious local authority.

The candidate must be a qualified CCAB accountant with at least two years post‑qualification experience. You will bring a high level of financial management and technical expertise and a confident, collaborative approach to problem‑solving. You’re comfortable using innovative IT solutions to improve financial systems and have an ability to provide advice and guidance to senior officers and external partners. With a passion for developing people and improving services, you’re ready to make a real impact.

As an employer we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, and a range of employee wellbeing and support services. We also provide discounts on gym memberships and salary sacrifice schemes.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people and want to build a vibrant place on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

This post is a designated customer‑facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

Click Apply and upload your anonymised CV and a supporting statement discussing your relevant skills and experience and explaining how you believe you make a strong fit for this role. We encourage you to personally complete your application and read all instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application. Ask us about flexible working options to fit with your work/life balance. If you would like an informal chat about either of the roles, please contact Connie McMullen, Principal Group Accountant, via c

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