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X2 Group Accountant Roles (Schools Finance / Adults and Public Health)
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X2 Group Accountant Roles (Schools Finance / Adults and Public Health)
Location: Bolton (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £46,142 - £50,269
Closing date: 1st September 2026
Do you want to help shape the future of Bolton, ensuring the delivery of more modern services and empowering residents?
By 2040 the Council aims to be a confident and achieving Council, committed to building together with its residents and enabling growth and investments in Bolton. We believe that by getting the basics right, being purposeful and working together we can achieve this and much more, allowing us to make a genuine difference to the lives of our residents.
Over the last few years, the Council have paved the way for new ways of working and challenged themselves to test the effectiveness of its services and consider how to maximize impact, but there is still more to do. To support this continued transformation, drive through enhanced decision making and ensure value for money we are looking to recruit to this finance role. We are looking for people who want to be trusted finance influencers with innovative ideas and can challenge the status quo, helping deliver better outcomes for Bolton’s residents.
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Bolton are looking to recruit two pivotal roles to strengthen the finance function and provide strategic support that will help shape Bolton’s ambitions.
Deputy School Finance Manager:
- The role manages a team of 5 providing strategic financial support across education funding and leading the non-traded element of the Schools Finance Team.
- The role will play a key role in advising Head Teachers and other senior stakeholders supporting sound decision-making across schools, early years provision, and the wider Council, as well as attending Schools Forum.
Group Accountant, Adults and Public Health:
- The role manages a team of 4 providing financial advice and support to senior leaders across the service.
- The role will be expected to build strong relationships with the service and support decision making, with a focus on improving both value for money and service delivery.
- The role will lead on complex financial planning, business cases, transformation projects, and strategic decision-making.
To be suitable for the roles you will need to be a fully qualified accountant with experience of providing a finance business partnering service within local government, academy trusts, or the NHS. The ability to build effective relationships and challenge and influence stakeholders is essential, as is previous management or supervisory experience.
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The Council offers a hybrid working environment with the expectation that employees are in the office 3 days per week.
For more information on the role and Council including the JD, structure charts, and why you should work there please contact Will Ryan willryan@ivyrockpartners.com or Chris Macdonald chrismacdonald@ivyrockpartners.com at Ivy Rock Partners.
For this campaign, we have created a tailored microsite featuring the role descriptions, Bolton 2040 Plan, benefits, and team structures. You can view it here: HOME | Bolton
Application Process:
- Application is by CV and covering letter (max. two pages).
- The supported statement should cover why you are interested in the role alongside specific examples highlighting your relevant experience.
- In your application, please make it clear which position you would like to be considered for.
Closing date: Tuesday 1st September.
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