REF NUMBER: NORTH YORKSHIRE RQ1548624

Hybrid working
Please do not apply for this role unless your CV meets the following general requirements, as well as the more specific ones listed further down the ad:
You must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK.
For office based and hybrid roles, your commute to the place of work must be less than 1 hour.
This is a temporary role. Please do not apply if you are seeking a permanent position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A full CCAB qualification (preferably CIPFA) or an equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Proven experience in providing high-quality financial advice in a large and complex organisation
• Strong understanding of financial systems and how to use them to drive process improvement
• Ability to produce and present clear financial models, costing options, and strategic recommendations
• Confident communicator with experience delivering presentations to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated experience in leading medium-scale change initiatives and supervising colleagues’ work
• A collaborative team player who shares knowledge proactively and supports collective success
• Good working knowledge of financial planning frameworks, risk management, and budget monitoring processes

WHAT’S INVOLVED WITH THIS ROLE:

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Accountant to join our dynamic Finance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing service, providing financial expertise and strategic insight across a diverse range of council services. You will be part of a supportive and flexible working environment where collaboration, innovation, and development are key.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide accurate, insightful financial information, analysis, and advice to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure financial support is delivered in line with the Council’s operating model and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with budget managers and service leads to monitor financial performance, address concerns, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support and lead substantial workstreams within areas such as commercial development, service transformation, financial modelling, and cost analysis.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of other finance staff (including other Accountants) on specific projects.
• Contribute to the Council’s commercial agenda by promoting financial awareness and identifying income-generating opportunities.
• Work with partner organisations including schools, health bodies, and other external clients.

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Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
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