Senior Accountant Technical

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We’re looking for an experienced Senior Accountant (Technical) to lead on specialist financial and technical accounting across the Council. You’ll provide expert advice on statutory accounts, technical accounting, and tax, while playing a key role in year-end processes and financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate & Technical Accounting team
• Prepare and deliver statutory financial statements
• Oversee financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance
• Maintain and optimise the chart of accounts
• Provide technical input to budgets, forecasts, and the Medium-Term Financial Plan
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations
• Support audit processes and produce regulatory returns
• Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders and contribute to key decisions

About You

• CCAB/CIMA qualified with substantial experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (including statutory reporting)
• Proven leadership experience in a complex organisation
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills
• Confident communicator, able to influence and advise senior stakeholders
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and governance

Desirable: Local government finance experience

Why Join Us?

Join a forward-thinking finance team where you’ll play a critical role in ensuring strong financial governance, supporting strategic decision-making, and 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.