Accountancy Officer


Company:	Erewash Borough Council
Salary:	£29,071 to £31,015 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ilkeston, DE7 5RP
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

Join Erewash Borough Council and gain finance experience in the public sector

We are looking for an Accountancy Officer to join our small and friendly team on a permanent basis. You will gain valuable skills and experience, learn accounting processes and be supporting vital services.

The Role

This is an interesting and varied role, and the main responsibilities include:

• Provide financial support and advice to budget holders

• Monthly reconciliations

• Monitoring of revenue budgets

• Maintaining a register of all grant income

• Assisting with providing information to external audit

What Training and Development is Available for this Post?

• Supportive learning environment with a family friendly employer

• Hands-on experience in a variety of accounting areas.

Why Choose Us?

At Erewash, we are proud of our people and the services we provide. In return for your skills and commitment you will benefit from a competitive salary, and will also have access to:

• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.

• Free workplace car parking within the Borough

• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development

• Family friendly flexible and hybrid working policies available.

• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions.

• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme

• Access to an employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme.

This is your chance to advance your finance career and make a difference!

Apply now and join us on our exciting journey.

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity and more information about working for EBC please contact Judy Fay, Chief Accountant on 0115 907 1054. No advertisers or recruitment agencies please.

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