(RES282) Principal Accountant

Ribble Valley; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible working hours

generous leave entitlement

occupational pension scheme

training/development opportunities

discounts at major retailers

cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council is seeking a Principal Accountant in Clitheroe, Lancashire. You will manage capital and revenue budgets and final accounts and advise leadership on budgetary impacts and legislative changes.

The role requires a qualified accountant (CIPFA or CCAB) with strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills. Hybrid working is available after induction, with two days remote per week for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in budgeting and final accounts.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor capital and revenue budgets and final accounts.
• Provide advice to the Director of Resources on Government legislation changes.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver projects.

Skills

Communication

Budgeting

Final accounts

Education

CIPFA qualified (or CCAB)

Job description

Salary: PO6-9 (scp 36-39) £48,738 to £51,928 per annum

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026

Council Offices – Clitheroe

Reference: RES282

Pay: PO6-9 (scp 36-39) £48,738 to £51,928 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

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 allows hybrid homeworking of two days per week for full time staff and one day per week for part time staff.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Principal Accountant. You will be responsible for the preparation and monitoring of capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for a range of services.

Providing assistance and advice to the Director of Resources and Head of Financial Services on the impact of changes in Government legislation accounting issues.

We are looking for a qualified accountant, ideally CIPFA qualified (or other CCAB), with experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver key projects. Have the ability to communicate complex information with both finance and non-finance colleagues, working together to deliver shared outcomes.

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
• training/development opportunities
• discounts at major retailers
• cycle to work scheme

Closing date: Sunday, 8 November 2026 Interview date: Thursday, 19 November 2026

Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.