Senior Accountant Capital and Treasury

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We’re looking for an experienced Senior Accountant (Capital & Treasury) to lead specialist financial activity across capital accounting, treasury management, and statutory reporting.

The Role

You’ll provide expert financial and technical advice on complex areas including capital programmes, fixed assets, and treasury management. You’ll lead the Capital & Treasury team, support financial planning and audit processes, and ensure strong financial control and compliance across the Council.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Capital & Treasury Accounting team
• Oversee capital accounting, fixed assets, and financial records
• Manage treasury activities, including investments, borrowing, and banking
• Support budget setting, forecasts, and the Medium-Term Financial Plan
• Contribute to year-end accounts and audit processes
• Ensure robust financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance
• Produce statutory reports and provide expert financial advice to stakeholders

About You

• CCAB/CIMA qualified with substantial experience
• Strong experience in capital accounting and/or treasury management
• Proven leadership experience in a complex organisation
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills
• Confident communicator, able to advise and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and controls

Desirable: Local government finance experience.

Why Join Us?

This is a key specialist role where you’ll shape financial strategy, ensure strong stewardship of resources, and contribute to delivering high-quality public services.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 19^th July 2026

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 3^rd August 2026

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Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.