Current vacancies
Part Time Senior Accountant (Fixed Term Contract for 6 months)
This vacancy is: Temporary
Salary: £46,142 to £49,282 per annum pro rata
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026
Part Time Senior Accountant
(Fixed Term Contract for 6 months)
Council Offices - Clitheroe
Reference: RES272
Pay: PO5-8 (scp 35-38) £46,142 to £49,282 per annum pro rata
Hours: 14.8 hours per week (Thursday and Friday)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Senior Accountant on a job share basis. You will be responsible for the preparation and monitoring of capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for a range of services.
In addition, you will provide assistance and advice to the Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Resources and Head of Financial Services on the impact of changes in Government legislation accounting issues.
We are looking for a qualified accountant, ideally CIPFA qualified (or other CCAB), with experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver key projects. Have the ability to communicate complex information with both finance and non-finance colleagues, working together to deliver shared outcomes.
We are a small and friendly team working within a busy Council. Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, and training/development opportunities.
Closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026
Interview date: Thursday 12 March 2026
Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.