Head of Finance

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Accrington; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Accrington seeks an exceptional Head of Finance to oversee accountancy and administration services. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership and communication skills, capable of managing challenges while improving financial practices. This role offers a generous benefits package, including a flexible working arrangement and a defined benefit pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working

Defined benefit pension scheme

Car allowance

Free car parking

Paid professional membership

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector is preferred.
• Ability to cope with complexity in local authority finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accountancy and administration services.
• Produce quality information and excellent financial management.
• Act as the Council’s deputy S151 officer.

Skills

Experienced qualified accountant

Good communication skills

Leadership skills

Proactive and optimistic

Strong integrity

Ability to manage large teams

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Head of Finance
Accountancy Services
£57,615 - £63,024 per annum
37 Hours
Essential Car User
Subject to basic DBS check

Hyndburn Council is in good financial shape and has significant opportunities for future growth and development to benefit its residents. We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Finance to manage all aspects of our accountancy service and Administration services, ensuring that our systems and the work of the teams combine to produce quality information and excellent financial management across the Council.

You will need to be an experienced qualified accountant (preferably with public sector experience) with good communication and leadership skills, the ability to manage a large team facing an number of ambitious challenges and assist the Council in its wider desire to improve and modernise.

You will also need to be able to cope with the complexity of local authority finance but what’s equally important to us is that you can demonstrate our corporate values; that you are proactive and optimistic, with strong integrity and leadership skills, as well as technical expertise. You will be the Council’s deputy S151 officer in this role and this could be your opportunity to continue our improvement and advance your career to the next level.

Hyndburn is a great place to work, and the role comes with a great benefits package including a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, including a defined benefit pension scheme and car allowance, free car parking, paid professional membership. We value our friendly and supportive workplace culture, encourage staff to develop their skills and promote flexible working.

For more information and to apply for this position, please visit the Councils vacancies page via the link below.


Vacancy Ref: 2301
Closing Date: 10.00am on Tuesday 26th August 2025