Senior Management Accountant

Job Description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

Address:
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

Contract:

Permanent

This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally.

We are looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join the Finance team.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Management Accountant will provide corporate leadership for management accounting, financial planning and financial performance.

You will be joining the Finance Team at an exciting time as we look to transform the service we offer to stakeholders and drive forward financial performance.

As part of the Finance Management Team, you will play a key part in making operational finance decisions.

This role is integral in leading the Business Partnering Team including direct management of five Business Partners and a wider team of eight.

You will lead on the delivery of month end process and be instrumental in delivering a balanced budget, as well as driving process transformation, ensuring a strong internal control environment.

• CCAB Qualified - CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA or equivalent qualification
• Experienced at a senior level, ideally within a public sector or similar environment
• Experienced in leading and developing a team through change
• Career minded, keen to make a positive impact, personable and patient dealing with colleagues and members
• Enthusiastic to ensure a right for time approach and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues around the Council
• Comfortable delivering to tight deadlines and be able to demonstrate your leadership skills
• Able to influence at a senior level and work effectively with others, forming collaborative partnerships

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
• 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.

All staff and volunteers are expected to share a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.