Directorate Accountant

Job Juncture; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organisation is seeking a Directorate Accountant to manage financial services and reporting across directorates. The role requires CCAB qualifications and experience in managing finance teams. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Join a supportive finance service committed to excellence and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified (accounting or part-qualified with relevant experience).
• Proven experience managing or supervising a finance team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of financial services and reporting for allocated directorates.
• Oversee budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Provide robust financial analysis and advice.

Skills

Management accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication of financial information

Education

CCAB qualification or relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Job title: Directorate Accountant

Salary: Competitive (Band E equivalent)

Location: Hybrid Offices based in Herefordshire

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

About the role

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a real impact? We’re seeking a Directorate Accountant to join our collaborative and forward-thinking finance team within a leading public sector organisation. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead and coordinate financial services across a range of directorates, supporting the effective management of public funds and ensuring the delivery of accurate, high-quality financial information. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, budget holders, and finance colleagues to provide expert advice and drive continuous improvement in financial management, reporting, and accountability. Managing a small team, you’ll also play a key role in developing staff capability and embedding excellence across financial processes.

About You

You’ll bring a strong background in management accounting, ideally within a local government or public sector environment. You’ll have excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified (accounting or part-qualified with relevant experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of financial services and reporting for allocated directorates.
• Oversee budget setting, monitoring, forecasting, and year-end processes.
• Provide robust financial analysis and advice to budget holders and senior managers.
• Ensure financial information meets required standards and audit requirements.
• Support performance management, including team development and SLA reporting.
• Contribute to the enhancement of financial systems, processes, and controls.

Requirements / What we’re looking for

• Is CCAB qualified (accounting or part-qualified with relevant experience).
• Has proven experience managing or supervising a finance team.
• Thrives on collaboration and building effective working relationships.
• Is proactive in driving service improvement and efficiency.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive and professional finance service committed to delivering excellence. We offer flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to the community through sound financial stewardship.

Interested?

Apply now to join a dynamic finance team that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration.