Accountancy Officer

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job title Accountancy Officer Job reference  Date posted 22/09/2026 Final date to receive applications 06/10/2026 Working Pattern Blank Salary Career Grade E-G £28,608 to £37,563 a per year Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Finance / Accounting Attachments Blank Job description Salary:
Career Grade E-G £28,608 to £37,563 per year
Location:
The Council House
Hours: 37 Hours
Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date: 06 October 2026
DBS Requirement:
No If you’re looking for an opportunity to build your accountancy career within a supportive and highly regarded team, this could be the role for you. As an Accountancy Officer, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, broaden your financial knowledge and make a meaningful contribution to Derby City Council’s financial decision-making. Joining the Capital Accountancy Team, you’ll be part of a collaborative and dynamic environment where your development is valued.

The Accountancy Officer role offers a career-graded structure with clear opportunities for progression, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who is ambitious, motivated and keen to take the next step in their accountancy career. If you have experience of working in a financial environment, strong Excel skills and a commitment to delivering high standards, we’d love to hear from you

• Play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Council’s ambitious Revenue and Capital Programme, ensuring projects are financially sound and deliver real benefits for residents.
• Provide high-quality financial monitoring and reporting, enabling senior officers and budget holders to make informed, strategic decisions.
• Work in partnership with service managers and project leads to promote strong financial management and accountability across a diverse portfolio of capital schemes.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and outturn positions, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and funding strategies.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, proactively contributing to solutions that maximise resources and maintain programme delivery.
• Assist in the management of external funding streams, ensuring compliance with funding conditions and key deadlines.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and reporting, driving efficiency and best practice.
• Support the production of year-end accounts and statutory returns, maintaining high standards of accuracy and transparency.
• Gain valuable experience in capital finance, including areas such as re-profiling, slippage, and funding strategies, within a supportive, career-graded environment.
• Support the council in delivering a balanced Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP)
• Support the wider objectives of the Corporate Finance Team including budget setting, audit programme and closure of the accounts

• Relevant accounting and budgeting experience.
• Relevant budget monitoring experience.
• Experience of working in a finance environment.
• Experience of working with multiple IT systems.
• GCSE Grades A–C including Maths and English or equivalent.

The following skills and knowledge include:

• General knowledge of accounting practices and concepts.
• Use of IT packages including Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Good numeracy skills, including experience of data manipulation.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organisation skills.
• Attention to detail.

The following personal qualities and other factors:

• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and self-motivation.
• Ability to…