Senior Accountant

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• £45,380 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Permanent

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we're driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That's why, when you join us as a Senior Accountant, you'll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

We are delighted to offer you a great opportunity to join Suffolk County Council's Finance Team as a Senior Accountant. We are seeking a fully qualified accountant who will be an integral part of the Financial Management team, reporting to one of the members of the Finance Leadership Team working flexibly and in a hybrid way. You will provide high quality financial insight enabling efficient delivery of our services to support the financial stability of the Council.

Your expertise will be vital in analysing financial data and providing insightful recommendations to support financial decision-making processes across the Council including critical functions such as financial planning, budget setting, forecasting and budget monitoring.

Your role will be wide ranging including providing expert and technical advice to directorates and their teams to develop innovative solutions to financial matters such as delivering savings, mitigating pressures and ensuring the delivery of best financial practice to the residents of Suffolk.

Collaborating closely with Senior Managers and budget holders, you will have the opportunity to engage and develop relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders to contribute to strategic planning and the achievement of the Council's priorities.

You will need

• CCAB (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA) or CIMA qualified
• a broad base of financial experience and knowledge, preferably gained from a public sector background
• to work well as part of a team, mentor and manage staff as required
• to competently represent the Chief Financial Officer as required
• to be trustworthy, diligent and motivated, and able to work without close supervision
• to be adaptable to meet changing requirements and needs.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

We are a diverse, supportive and enthusiastic team who will offer help and guidance to get you settled in. This role will offer you the opportunity to get involved and take responsibility for a broad range of financial and accounting work, providing you with stimulation and opportunities to broaden and deepen your experience and knowledge to enable you to develop your career further. There are a wide range of senior jobs within the Finance Team giving potential opportunities for future career progression.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Neil Ashton for an informal discussion about this role. You can reach them by calling (01473) 260794 or emailing neil ashton@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx)and role addendum.

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

1. Describe a situation where you have identified an opportunity to improve financial processes or strategy. What actions did you take and what was the result?

2. Describe a time when you had to provide financial advice to non-financial stakeholders. How did you ensure your explanation was clear and understandable?

3. Tell us about a situation where you had to influence or negotiate with senior stakeholders on a financial matter. What was your approach, and what was the outcome?

4. Please outline your suitability for the role and why you believe you are the best person for it; what skills and experience can you bring to the team?

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingrecruitment@suffolk.gov.ukor calling 03456 014412.If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 7 October 2024.

Interview date:14 and 15 October 2024.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• 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, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).