Senior Financial Accountant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their Finance Team. This role is pivotal in making operational finance decisions, managing the Financial Control team, and providing expert financial advice. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits while contributing to the financial performance of the council.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Generous Leave Entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Program

Employee Assist Program

Health Care Options

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant with significant finance experience.
• Corporate financial management experience with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Financial Control team with direct responsibility.
• Lead on delivery of Statement of Accounts and transform processes.
• Provide expert financial advice across the organization.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Financial Management

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ICAEW

CIPFA

Job description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £51,802 - £61,059 per annum (pro rata for part time).

Full-time, part-time and job share opportunities will be considered.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our dedicated Finance Team. To be successful you will share our values, commitment and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

You will be joining our Finance Team at an exciting time as we look to transform the service we offer to stakeholders and drive forward financial performance.

About the role

This role forms a crucial part of the Finance Management Team and you will be key to making operational finance decisions.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, areas of responsibility will include:

• assume day to day management of the Financial Control team with direct responsibility for three and a wider team of eight
• lead on the delivery of Statement of Accounts and be pivotal in transforming processes ensuring a strong internal control environment
• provide expert financial advice to the Finance Team and across the organisation
• develop, review and improve strategies, policies and procedures
• support the Head of Finance in writing and reporting on the Treasury, Capital and Investment Strategies for both councils
• work with the Systems team to ensure smooth and timely reporting from the finance system as well as enabling self service for managers for budget management and forecasting.

About you

• you will be a fully qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA) with significant finance experience, supporting service teams within the public sector or a similar multi disciplined sector
• you must have corporate financial management experience, able to deliver Statement of Accounts to tight deadlines and liaise effectively with external auditors, providing explanations and answering queries
• you will be an excellent communicator with experience of reviewing business cases and financial appraisals providing expert advice and recommendations
• you will be comfortable dealing with people at all levels and working in a complex and sometimes challenging operating environment
• you will be an experienced team leader, personable and patient with the ability to motivate and provide a positive environment
• focused on delivery, you will strive for excellence and continual improvement of the finance service.

About us

Working together across our districts, with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors. We provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits of working for us

• Great opportunities for learning and development
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays)
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Support Program
• Employee Assist Program
• Health Care Options.

Closing date: 5pm, 2 June 2025.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Senior Financial Accountant role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.