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Senior Accountant (Technical and Health & Housing)

This vacancy is: Permanent

Salary: £41,496 to £44,539 per annum

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Closing Date: Monday 8th May 2023

Reference No: RES234
PO5-8 (scp 35-38) £41,496 to £44,539 per annum 
37 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity in the role of Senior Accountant, covering the services of our Health and Housing Services committee. You will be responsible for revenue budget preparation, monitoring and closure of the final accounts. Additionally, you will be responsible for the capital programme across all committees, again responsible for budget preparation, monitoring and closure of the final accounts.

Excellent communication skills will be vital in the provision of sound financial guidance and in the regular meetings you will hold with a variety of officers across the council.

CIPFA qualified (or other CCAB), you will have post-qualification experience in Local Authority finance.  Excellent technical and analytical skills, as well as the ability to present and work alone or as part of a team are essential.

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation with no core hours), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, job security and training/development opportunities.

Closing date for applications:  Monday, 8th May 2023
Interviews will be held on:  Friday, 19th May 2023

If you need reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us on the details above or provide further information on your application form.

Important Information

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Job Description and Person Specification

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Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.