Senior Accountant; Team Manager

Join us in shaping vital adult social care services in Warwickshire

We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant (Team Manager) to support the Social Care & Health Directorate, following the promotion of one of our current postholders.

This is a permanent, full‑time post (37 hours per week) at Scale O (£52,726 – £54,769 at 2025/26 rates, 2026/27 pay award pending), including a £4,500 per annum market supplement until at least 30 June 2027.

This is an important and rewarding role, providing high‑quality financial support and advice to shape the commissioning and delivery of Adult Social Care across Warwickshire. Adult Social Care is the largest service in the Council, with an annual gross revenue budget of £350 m and an income budget of £75 m.

• Provide high‑quality financial support and advice to shape commissioning and delivery of Adult Social Care services.
• Manage two accountants and two finance officers, supporting and developing a committed team.

• A professional accountancy qualification with substantial post‑qualification experience.
• Experience of leading social care finance in a public sector setting.
• Strong team leadership skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.