Part Time Senior Accountant (Job Share)

Ribble Valley Borough Council; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accountant within a small, friendly team at a local council. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and monitoring budgets while providing essential financial guidance. The council promotes a collaborative environment, allowing for flexible working hours and optional hybrid working after the induction period. This position not only offers the chance to contribute to the financial health of the community but also provides generous leave entitlements and development opportunities. If you are CIPFA qualified and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• CIPFA or CCAB qualification is essential for this role.
• Strong communication skills are necessary for effective financial guidance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor revenue budgets and final accounts for various services.
• Provide advice and assist with the council's procurement activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

CIPFA qualified

CCAB qualified

Job description

Whilst you go through your induction period, you will work from the Council Offices at Clitheroe. This is to help you integrate within the team and your role. Following this induction period, the Council currently allow optional hybrid homeworking of one day per week for part-time staff.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the role of Senior Accountant. You will be responsible for the preparation and monitoring of revenue budgets and final accounts for a range of services. You will also be responsible for providing advice and assisting on the Procurement activities of the council.

Excellent communication skills will be vital in the provision of sound financial guidance and in the regular meetings you will hold with a variety of officers across the council.

We are seeking someone who is CIPFA qualified (or other CCAB).

We are a small and friendly team working within a busy Council. Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation with no core hours), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, and training/development opportunities.

Closing date: Monday 12th May 2025

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.