Principal Accountant

Directorate: Corporate Resources
Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Council House, Derby

An exciting development opportunity has arisen to appoint a Principal Accountant within our Accountancy team. This post will give the successful candidate invaluable experience across the board of technical accounting and give the opportunity for them to lead the council’s treasury management team.

You will need relevant IT skills together with the ability to solve complex problems, have an analytical nature which contributes to the delivery of a high-quality service within the accountancy team. In return we offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and rewarding, yet at times challenging environment.

Ideally you will be CCAB qualified but not essential, as AAT qualified or equivalent accountants with relevant experience will be considered.

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic individuals with relevant technical accountancy knowledge. You should be an excellent communicator who is confident dealing with all colleagues across the Council. Experience in Treasury Management is desirable but not essential.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this position, please contact Elly Tomlinson Group Accountant elly.tomlinson@derby.gov.uk or Toni Nash Head of Finance toni.nash@derby.gov.uk

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job. For reasons connected with a particular need of the Council it may be appropriate, subject to approval, to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade.

Please be aware that where there are staff within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.

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Please be aware that where there are staff within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 7 July 2023 at midnight. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interviews date to be confirmed.