Group Accountant

Derbyshire County Council; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Group Accountant at a forward-thinking council, where you'll lead a dedicated finance team and significantly contribute to local financial operations. This role involves developing strategic financial processes, ensuring accurate reporting, and enhancing governance within the organization. If you're passionate about making a difference in local services and have a strong background in local government finance, this position offers a chance to showcase your leadership and analytical skills. Join us to help shape the future of financial management in the community.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified with a strong track record in local government finance.
• Experience in financial analysis and financial management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of financial processes and models.
• Oversee statutory financial reporting and internal controls.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Financial Management Systems

Education

CCAB Qualification

Job description

Closing date: 07 May 2025

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

The role of group accountant here at Chesterfield Borough Council offers an exciting opportunity to lead a small finance team and contribute significantly to the council’s financial operations. These newly created roles will play a key part in providing accurate financial reporting, driving efficiencies, as well as shaping the finance service. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us and help make a real difference to local services which are valued by the people of Chesterfield.

The group accountant financial management role is to lead on the development, implementation and maintenance of processes and models to provide medium and long-term strategic information for the council’s financial planning and decision making.

The group accountant technical and capital accounting role is to lead on statutory financial reporting, taking ownership of monthly reporting, year-end processes, and internal controls, while playing a vital role in strengthening financial governance across the organisation.

About You

We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our organisation.

The successful candidates will be CCAB qualified with a strong track record of leadership within a local government finance environment. You will have recent experience of undertaking financial analysis and a good understanding and experience of working with financial management systems. You must be flexible, organised and able to meet deadlines. You will have excellent attention to detail, first class communication skills and the ability to work closely with senior management.

For an informal discussion about these roles please contact Chris Wilkes, Head of Finance, at [e-mail] or for further information please view the job description and person specification attached.

Please indicate on your covering letter which role or roles you wish to be considered for.

How to apply

Interested candidates should initially apply with a CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role to [e-mail], no later than the closing date below.

Provisional Interview Date: 20 May 2025

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Provisional interview date: 20 May 2025