Part Time Senior Accountant (Job Share)

Ribble Valley Borough Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a Part Time Senior Accountant to work 18.5 hours per week. This role involves preparing and monitoring revenue budgets, providing financial guidance and assisting with procurement activities. The ideal candidate will be CIPFA qualified and have excellent communication skills. Join a friendly team and enjoy benefits such as flexible working hours and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• CIPFA qualified or equivalent qualification needed.
• Proven experience in financial roles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor revenue budgets.
• Provide financial guidance and support procurement activities.
• Hold meetings with council officers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Financial guidance

Education

CIPFA qualified or other CCAB

Job description

Overview

Part Time Senior Accountant (Job Share)
Council Offices - Clitheroe
Reference: RES267
Pay: PO6-9 (scp 36-39) £47,181 to £50,269 per annum pro rata
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Wednesday afternoons, Thursday and Friday all day

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.

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

Team and Benefits 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), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, and training/development opportunities.

Closing date: Sunday 19 October 2025
Interview date: Thursday 30 October 2025

Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.

Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

To apply online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs

Other ways to apply: For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to [e-mail] or call 01200 414596 (24-hour answerphone)