Senior Accountant

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. Support production of the Council’s financial statements .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeIpswich • United KingdomSenior💰 £49,752 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting and governance, with a strong ability to mentor staff and translate complex financial information for diverse audiences. Proven experience in leading statutory returns and supporting external audits within a public sector context.

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CCAB QualifiedFinancial Statement ProductionStatutory Returns LeadershipTechnical Accounting AdvicePublic Sector Financial Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial GovernanceExternal Audit SupportAccounting Requirements ImplementationFinancial Information TranslationContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationMentoringCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityTrustworthiness

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPFAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Local Government ReorganisationDevolutionFinancial EfficiencyStakeholder EngagementDBS Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support production of the Council’s financial statements
Lead on statutory returns
Coordinate responses across a wide range of services
Help ensure successful delivery of external audits
Provide expert technical accounting advice
Translate complex financial information into clear guidance for non-financial colleagues and senior stakeholders
Contribute to Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution
Implement new accounting requirements
Strengthen financial governance
Drive efficiencies and continuous improvement across the finance function
Mentor and develop staff in finance and across the Council
Work closely with the Lead Accountant and wider Finance team
Influence key financial decisions and support organisational change

Requirements

What you’ll need

CCAB (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA or CIMA) qualified
Broad base of financial experience and knowledge, preferably gained from a public sector background
Ability to work well as part of a team, mentor and manage staff as required
Ability to competently represent the Chief Financial Officer as required
Trustworthy, diligent and motivated, and able to work without close supervision
Willingness to welcome change and adjust readily to evolving needs and requirements
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain technical/financial information in simple terms
Supporting statement and CV required; supporting documents must be PDF or MS Word format
DBS checks or police vetting required for relevant posts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
Performance-related annual pay progression
Annual cost-of-living pay increase
Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
A variety of career development opportunities across the organisation
Diverse and active staff networks
Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day