Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Join to apply for the Senior Accountant role at Suffolk Jobs Direct
.

• Address:
  Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX
  - Hybrid working
• Salary: £48,163 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:
  
  37 hours per week – Flexible working options available
• Contract:
  
  Permanent

In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of shaping the council’s financial future during a time of unprecedented challenge. Working closely with the Section 151 Officer and Finance Leadership Team, you’ll drive innovation and efficiency, streamlining processes and ensuring robust financial control as resources tighten. You’ll collaborate across diverse service areas, providing clear, insightful financial information to support critical business decisions.

Leading on key projects, you’ll deliver high‑quality advice and analysis, championing transformation and developing creative solutions to complex problems. From managing essential accounting functions and completing financial returns to interpreting new legislation and assessing policy impacts, your expertise will help steer the council through change with confidence and clarity.

This is an interesting and diverse role where you will liaise and support budget holders and business support staff for the council’s directorates in all aspects of financial management, as well as being an integral part of a supportive team within Finance.

• CCAB (e.g., CIPFA, ACCA) or CIMA qualified
• A 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
• Competently represent the Chief Financial Officer as required
• Trustworthy, diligent and motivated, and able to work without close supervision
• Adaptability to meet changing requirements and needs

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, we will still welcome your application as we are keen to develop talented individuals into roles in which they can perform well. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx).

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 gain 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. Our structure chart demonstrates the wide range of senior jobs within the Finance Team giving potential opportunities for future career progression.

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 under‑represented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report
.

Please note:

Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS…