We work with Local Authorities who allow the accountant to make a valuable contribution on the delivery of local services. Due to the range of services available, there are sub sectors of speciality within each directorate.

Local Authorities are heavily regulated, more so than private companies. Therefore Select Accountancy knows that local authorities require accountants to not only be technically strong, but also be comfortable with the processes, structures and reporting methods required to fulfil legal obligations. Project delivery is also an important skill.

Select Accountancy has witnessed the most sustained period of change within the structure of Local Authorities since our inception. This has created unparalleled opportunities both within the interim and contracts markets and also permanent fields across all levels of public finance professionals. Unfortunately this can mean that due to supply problems some local authorities have not been engaging the right staff.

Select Accountancy does not insist that those registering for Public Sector finance opportunities have Local Government experience provided that candidates demonstrate the relevant skills sets from alternative backgrounds. However we will only ever suggest someone to you if they meet the criteria you have set in place. You can therefore be assured that anyone shortlisted via Select Accountancy will be right for your department.

Salaries and wage rates within this sector are becoming more competitive compared to the private sector and other areas of the public sector. One area that is certainly being taken seriously within local authorities is the promotion of a work-life balance and supporting those people who wish to forge a career within the Public Sector.

We also are acutely aware of the legal responsibilities on procurement managers and HR managers to comply with diversity criteria. As a Diversity Assured Recruiter any recruitment you conduct through us will adhere to the highest professional standards.

Select Accountancy continuously registers professionals for local government. Therefore if you wish to employ accountancy support staff, part-qualified and qualified accountancy and finance professionals, whether that is with the traditional CIPFA qualification or an ACCA, ACA, ICAS or CIMA qualification, we will be able to offer a number of options