Accounting Officer in Highworth

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Accounting Officer to join our Recruitment and Pay Team providing a shared service across both Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East Councils in addition to council companies, schools, and academies.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a payroll environment. Knowledge and understanding of HR and Payroll, Pensions and Tax calculations are essential, UNIT ERP system knowledge would be beneficial. This exciting Accounting Officer vacancy will play a key role undertaking a range of technical tasks to reconcile multiple payrolls for all employees, schools, and Council Businesses.

In addition to the above this role would suit someone with Good Excel skills, Pivot look ups experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office, an out-going personality; excellent communication skills; a pro-active and positive attitude with strong organisational and multitasking skills; who can manage pressure effectively and work on own initiative within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;

Please see Job Description for additional responsibilities and requirements.

In return you will be playing your part to make a difference to our colleague experience at a high performing Council. You will also receive days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to days annual leave plus bank holidays after years’ service, the ability to work flexibly, and have access to a range of benefits in terms of reward, wellbeing, and development.

 We may close this job when a suitable number of applications have been received.