Senior Accountancy Technician

Cheshire East Council’s Finance Team is looking for a motivated finance professional to join us as a Senior Accountancy Technician (Senior Accountancy Assistant). The Finance team provides financial support and advice to directors, heads of service, budget holders, elected members, and other stakeholders across our services.

As a Senior Accountancy Technician, you will oversee, enhance, and deliver financial support for both service and corporate functions, ensuring efficient resource management.

The Council is facing increasing demand for services and rising costs, and a transformation programme is underway to address these challenges. This programme aims to create a stronger, more flexible Council that can deliver vital services better and support those in need.

Senior Accountancy Technicians play a key role in helping managers deliver financially sustainable services through high-quality financial advice and support.

Cheshire East Council has a strong track record of financial management, with an annually updated Medium Term Financial Strategy and timely completion of statutory Statement of Accounts.

About you

• You are a full member of a professional accountancy body (AAT or equivalent). 

• You have an extensive background in accountancy, with experience in the public sector or large organisations. 

• You have a proven track record of delivering reliable and technically accurate financial information. 

• You can analyse and present financial data, statistics, and trends in a meaningful way. 

• You are flexible and able to work in a fast-paced financial environment where deadlines and priorities may change. 

• You have excellent IT skills and experience using Microsoft Excel and Word, along with extensive experience in maintaining a finance system.

What We Offer:

• Career Progression: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the Finance team. Further details of the Finance career progression framework will be published on the Council’s website soon.  This includes the ability to move roles within the service and gain wider experience. 

• Hybrid Working: Flexible work options, including regular work-from-home opportunities, with the requirement to attend the office as needed. The Finance Team is based in Delamere House, Crewe, with the option to work in Macclesfield Town Hall and a need to attend meetings across the borough. 

• New employees are required to be office-based for the first three months of their employment, working in Delamere House, Crewe, to facilitate effective induction, training, and integration with the team. 

• Competitive Salary: With a pending pay award. 

• Flexible Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, with up to 18 days of flexible leave per year. 

• Annual Leave: 26 days (plus bank holidays), increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service. 

• Open to Applications from candidates seeking permanent, temporary, and part-time roles.

Contacting us

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Reading, Finance Manager – Place and Corporate Services:  steve.reading@cheshireeast.gov.uk