Senior Financial Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Darlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a senior finance professional in a dynamic public sector environment. This pivotal role within a strategic finance team offers the chance to contribute to high-profile projects and ensure the effective delivery of statutory accounts. You will play a crucial role in supporting financial planning, maintaining financial integrity, and influencing financial strategy during a transformative period. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and excellent public sector benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about making an impact in finance.

Benefits

Pension Scheme Membership

Service-Related Annual Leave

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector finance with a focus on compliance and reporting.
• Strong background in financial strategy and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning and performance across the organization.
• Ensure financial integrity while delivering innovative services.
• Lead improvement initiatives during a period of transformation.

Skills

Financial Planning

Compliance Reporting

Financial Strategy

Performance Management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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Senior Finance Opportunity – Public Sector

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated senior finance professional to play a key role in a dynamic and forward-thinking public sector environment.

This is a pivotal position within a growing strategic finance team, offering the chance to contribute to a wide range of high-profile projects while ensuring the effective delivery of statutory accounts. You will bring your finance expertise to support compliance reporting, shape internal financial systems, and deliver high-quality insights that drive informed decision-making.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with senior leadership to support financial planning and performance across the organisation.
• Provide oversight to both core functions and wider delivery programmes, ensuring financial robustness.
• Help balance the need for financial integrity with the demands of agile, innovative service delivery.
• Influence financial strategy and lead improvement initiatives during a period of real transformation.

The role offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and excellent public sector benefits, including pension scheme membership and service-related annual leave.

If you are a qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant with senior public sector finance experience and a passion for making an impact – we’d love to hear from you.