Job description
JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT
SALARY: GRADE 9 | SCP 34–39 | £42,403 - £47,420
HOURS/WEEK: 37 HOURS
WEEKS/YEAR: 52 WEEKS
CONTRACT: PERMANENT
Are you a qualified accountant looking to make a real difference? If you are, why not come and join Torfaen County Borough Council’s Financial Services Team.
This role will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to develop their financial management skills and assist the Council in delivering the change activities that will be required as the Council looks to manage its financial challenges whilst retaining key public services.
For the right candidate, we will be flexible in terms of office attendance and working hours, although we will require you to work for a minimum of 37 hours per week to meet the requirements of the role and to attend office venues as required. Other benefits include:
An annual leave allowance starting at an initial 24 days (increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service),
11 paid bank holidays per year,
Flexible working scheme, including homeworking,
A comprehensive Pension scheme (LGPS), with employer contributions,
Cycle to work scheme,
Salary sacrifice car lease scheme,
Staff benefit card,
Discounted local gym membership.
For more information see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
Closing Date: 12 PM on Friday 26th January 2024.