Your Role
TfGM is seeking an accountant to support the organisation through an exciting period of change. Alongside traditional transport construction projects and programmes, such as Rail access and Metrolink, we are now delivering a range of emerging priorities including easing congestion, promoting active travel, and supporting the government’s ‘local agenda’.
In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and delivery of a diverse range of new and existing projects that shape Greater Manchester’s strategic priorities. You’ll work closely with project stakeholders to provide financial insight, support decision-making, and identify financial risks and opportunities.
Who are we?
We are seeking a skilled and committed finance professional to join our supportive and collaborative team as a Revenue & Capital Accountant during this exciting time.
Working as part of the Infrastructure Pipeline Finance team, within the wider TfGM Finance and Corporate directorate, you’ll be the first point of contact for your stakeholders (both Finance and Non-Finance colleagues) in the delivery of projects that make a real difference to both the regional and national economy.
What you’ll bring
What you do and how you do it is important – whatever type of role you work in at TfGM – and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt.
What we’re looking for:
* You’ll be a qualified accountant
* You’ll have experience successfully partnering with both Finance and Non-Finance stakeholders, preparing budgets and forecasts, and producing month-end management accounts.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders across TfGM and Local Authorities.
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data (both written and numerical) and work to tight deadlines while meeting funding and operational targets.
What we can offer you
We have two roles available. One is a permanent position, the other is a fixed term role for 12 months. Please make it clear in your application which your preference would be. These posts come with a salary of £47,539-£52,866 per annum depending on skills and experience
At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process. We are happy to #talkflexibleworking to help colleagues maintain a healthy work life balance.
Our benefits include:
* Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more.
* Free travel on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work.
* Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3x salary and options to boost your contributions.
* Enhanced family-friendly leave policies, including those supporting fertility treatment, alongside flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events. Please note that qualification criteria may apply, including a requirement to have been employed with the organisation for a minimum specified period of time.
* Discover more benefits including wellbeing support, Personal and Career Development, Flexible working, financial support and more on our website
Salary description
£50532.00 - £56195.00 per year