Accountant – Directorate Support (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council; Slapewath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is seeking an Accountant - Directorate Support on a 2-year fixed-term contract based in Redcar. The role involves delivering financial analysis, budget monitoring, and supporting business cases to sustain financial resources for Council services.

The post will work with budget holders and senior officers within the Finance Service, which is undergoing ERP implementation to enhance reporting and financial planning across directorates.

Qualifications

• Experience working in local government finance environments.
• Ability to provide robust financial analysis and diligent budget monitoring.
• Capable of contributing to business cases and informing financial decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration with budget holders and senior officers.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and advisory support to services.
• Monitor and support budget monitoring across directorates.
• Contribute to business cases and financial planning for Council priorities.
• Assist in shaping financial processes and reporting to ensure value for money.

Skills

Local government finance experience

Financial analysis

Budget monitoring

Business cases

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council - Accountant - Directorate Support (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)

Apply before 16/11/2026

Location - Redcar

Interviews TBC

Welcome letter from David Dunford

Thank you for your interest in joining Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and our Finance Service.

Redcar & Cleveland, as a borough, has a bit of everything, at the one end being the welcome to North Yorkshire and the moors, at the other being at the economic centre of Tees Valley, with beautiful coastline sandwiched in between.

What makes the area what it is though, is the 136,500 people who live here and make it their home. It is the council's job, alongside partners, to provide vital public services which make a difference to these people.

And so, we are pleased to be recruiting to an important Accountant - Directorate Support role within our team.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a meaningful role in supporting the delivery of key Council priorities, ensuring that our financial resources are managed effectively, sustainably, and in a way that delivers the best outcomes for our communities.

Our Finance Service is at the heart of the council's decision-making. We work closely with colleagues across all directorates to provide high-quality financial advice, robust financial planning, and clear, accurate reporting. Whether supporting frontline services or helping shape long-term strategy, our focus is on enabling informed decisions and delivering value for money.

Alongside this, our Finance Service is a close-knit team of around 40 professionals, structured across five key service areas, working collaboratively to support every part of the Council. Despite the breadth of services we deliver, we pride ourselves on maintaining a strong 'one team' culture, where colleagues know each other, support one another, and work together to solve complex challenges.

The Council is undertaking a major project to implement a new Enterprise Resource Planning system over the next 18 months, and this has created the need to bring additional capacity into the team. The Accountant - Directorate Support role will be for a fixed-term of 2 years and will be integral to ensuring continuation of strong financial management across the Council's services. You will work closely with budget holders and senior officers, providing financial analysis, supporting budget monitoring, and contributing to business cases, playing a key role in shaping financial processes and reporting.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working within a local government finance environment and can bring a strong understanding of supporting Council services. Your experience could have been gained across a range of service areas, including highways, waste and neighbourhoods, resources, IT, HR, children's or adults' services, or elsewhere within a local authority. What is most important is your ability to work confidently with services, provide effective financial support and advice, and operate with a good degree of independence.

We are looking for individuals who are collaborative, forward-thinking, and committed to continuous improvement. You will share our values of integrity, accountability, and inclusivity, and you will be motivated to deliver high-quality services that make a real difference.

At Redcar & Cleveland, we are proud of our supportive and flexible working environment. We are committed to developing our people, promoting wellbeing, and creating opportunities for professional growth. You will be joining a team that values innovation, embraces change, and works together to overcome financial challenges in a constructive and proactive way.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring fresh perspectives, strong technical expertise, and a passion for public service.

If you are interested in joining our team and of inspired to contribute to the next phase of our journey, we look forward to your application.

Thank you once again for your interest in joining our team. We look forward to receiving your application.

Assistant Director of Finance, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council

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