Working Arrangement: Hybrid Worker/Home Worker/Office Worker/Neighbourhood Worker
Interview Date/Type: In person, 9th/10th September 2026
SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
Trafford’s Financial Management team has a record of providing high quality and effective financial support to an ambitious, forward-thinking council with a dynamic and customer-focused culture with strong ambitions for growth.
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated, inspirational and dynamic qualified accountant to join us and undertake the role of Senior Accountant within the Corporate Finance Team.
This is a key role in a professional team responsible for assisting with the co-ordination of the Revenue and Capital Budget, Medium Term Financial Plan and resource projections, annual closure of accounts and grant claim processes in accordance with the corporate procedures as advised by the Head of Financial Management.
The post holder will assist with the monitoring, budget preparation and closedown of Council’s Corporate function therefore an awareness of VAT within a Local Authority is required, as this role includes submitting monthly VAT returns and providing advice.
As a CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent in terms of experience, you should have a proven track record in a public sector finance organisations.
You will have experience of working in and understand the financial arrangements of local government, in particular the preparation of year end statutory and management accounts and also have knowledge of governance and political context.
Additionally, an awareness of the accounting arrangements relating to corporate functions would be advantageous. Although candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience, good technical understanding, and a willingness to learn will also be considered for the role.
You will be comfortable in supporting the strategic leadership of the Council and liaising with chief officers in partner organisations. However, you will also be able to operate at the granular level of detail as work requires, working autonomously and with others as necessary to get the job done.
You will have excellent communication skills and be a flexible team player and proactive problem solver. You will be enthusiastic about working for Trafford to make a positive difference for our residents.
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
You will be willing and able to travel across the Trafford borough - the post holder will be required to use road and/or public transportation to travel to key meetings & events.
You will be able to attend occasional meetings outside of normal working hours.
For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the hiring manager, Samantha Beeson at [email protected] or on 07890 032435.
