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Assistant Accountant / Accountant (Property Services)
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Salary
- Band E: £38,220 – £44,075 pro rata
- Band F: £45,091 – £51,396 pro rata (pay award pending) Salary on appointment dependent on experience
Hours & Location
- 22.5 hours per week
- Council House, Solihull
- Hybrid working basis
About The Role
We have an exciting part-time opportunity for an Assistant Accountant / Accountant to join our Finance team, supporting Corporate Property Services at Solihull Council.
This is a key role where you’ll contribute actively to delivering high-quality financial management across the full financial cycle—from budget setting, monitoring, to final account preparation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing professional financial advice to non-financial stakeholders to support informed decision-making and maximise value for money.
- Offering an opportunity for career growth through a development pathway from Band E to Band F.
- Acting as a bridge between finance and Property Services teams (e.g., surveyors and project managers) to enhance financial understanding and control.
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Band E (Assistant Accountant)
- Support budget setting, financial monitoring, and final accounts production.
- Produce clear, accurate financial advice for non-finance colleagues.
- Generate financial reports, forecasts, and analyses for decision-making.
- Collaborate with Property Services teams (surveyors, project managers) to improve financial awareness.
- Ensure accuracy, compliance, and continual improvement in financial systems and processes.
- Contribute to financial planning and service improvement initiatives.
Band F (Accountant)
(Additional responsibilities at a leadership level)
- Lead budget setting and final account preparation.
- Drive improvements in financial processes and long-term planning.
- Work with senior managers to resolve financial challenges and implement efficiencies.
Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience in a finance role across the full financial cycle (forecasting and budgeting).
- Ability to interpret financial data and communicate it clearly to non-finance colleagues.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and multitasking skills to manage competing priorities under pressure.
- Skills to build collaborative working relationships across multiple teams.
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Qualifications
- Band E (Assistant Accountant): Part-qualified or working towards CCAB or CIMA qualification.
- Band F (Accountant): Fully qualified accountant with CCAB or CIMA.
Benefits
- Flexible working, including flexi leave and agile working arrangements.
- Option to buy up to 10 additional days of leave annually.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (free, independent, 24/7 support).
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Staff discount card and other employee benefits.
Next Steps
To apply, please follow the link provided. For specific enquiries, contact Linda Wilson at lindawilson@solihull.gov.uk.
Interview Date: 15th July 2026
Additional Notes
- Position is subject to Fluency Duty in line with Solihull Council’s Code of Practice on English language requirements for public sector workers.
- Solihull Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this responsibility.
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