Senior Financial Accountant

Position Details

Location:

Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX

Salary: £53,460 - £63,013 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours:

Full Time, 37 hours per week (open to part time and job share)

Contract:

Permanent

We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Finance team at Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils. The role is a core part of the Finance Management Team and reports directly to the Head of Finance.

• Assume day‑to‑day management of the Financial Control team with direct responsibility for three members and a wider team of eight.
• Lead on the delivery of the Statement of Accounts and transform processes to ensure a strong internal control environment.
• Provide expert financial advice to the Finance Team and across the organisation.
• Develop, review and improve financial strategies, policies and procedures.
• Support the Head of Finance in writing and reporting on the Treasury, Capital and Investment Strategies for both councils.
• Work with the Systems team to ensure smooth and timely reporting from the finance system and enable self‑service tools for managers for budget management and forecasting.

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA) with significant finance experience, preferably supporting service teams within the public sector or a multi‑disciplinary sector.
• Corporate financial management experience, able to deliver the Statement of Accounts to tight deadlines and liaise effectively with external auditors.
• Excellent communication skills, experienced in reviewing business cases and financial appraisals, and providing expert advice and recommendations.
• Comfortable dealing with people at all levels and functioning in a complex and sometimes challenging operating environment.
• Experienced team leader, personable and patient, able to motivate and create a positive working environment.
• Focused on delivery, striving for excellence and continual improvement of the finance service.

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days per year, progressing to 31 days after 5 years).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Well‑being support and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Private Health Care Options.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (business needs permitting).
• Great learning and development opportunities.

12 June 2026 at 5:00 pm.