Senior Accountant

Connected Local Government; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Clitheroe is seeking a Senior Accountant on a job share basis. Responsibilities include preparing and monitoring budgets as well as advising on accounting changes due to legislation. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant, preferably CIPFA or CCAB certified, with strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit. This role offers flexible working hours, generous leave, and an occupational pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor capital and revenue budgets.
• Provide advice on accounting issues and legislation impacts.

Skills

Communication skills

Budget preparation

Team collaboration

Education

CIPFA qualified or other CCAB qualification

Job description

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

In addition, you will provide assistance and advice to the Deputy Chief Executive/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.

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 22 February 2026

Interview date: Thursday 12 March 2026

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.