Accountant

The Role * Lead finance transition planning and delivery of all go-live activities * Manage cutover processes including accruals, prepayments, provisions and opening balances * Support validation of financial data and opening balances * Design budget structures and monitoring frameworks * Support development of management reporting across services * Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure budget ownership * Act as a finance SME across transition workstreams * Deliver training and guidance to budget holders and managers * Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams About You Essential: * CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) * Strong financial accounting background within public sector, housing, or similar * Proven experience supporting finance transformation, system changes or restructures * Strong technical knowledge of financial controls, reporting and chart of accounts * Experience working with complex stakeholder groups Desirable: * Experience supporting go-live or cutover in transformation programmes * Experience working with auditors during change initiatives What’s on Offer * Hybrid working with flexibility to support work-life balance * Modern equipment and home working support * Generous annual leave, increasing with service * Local Government Pension Scheme with strong employer contribution * Enhanced parental leave * 24/7 wellbeing support and access to counselling services * Ongoing learning and development opportunities * Recognition schemes and employee benefits platform