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Senior Accountant

Peterborough City Council

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United Kingdom , Peterborough

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Finance

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Salary:

42839.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the council. You'll lead on financial reporting, provide expert advice to senior officers and members, and contribute to the development of financial strategies that support effective decision-making.

Job Responsibility:

  • Prepare and undertake the completion of activities associated with the council's financial cycle and council constitution in accordance with deadlines within the Corporate Finance team
  • Acquire data for the Council's Medium Term Financial Plan including material effects on future spend levels and forecasts of external grant support and assess value for money implications
  • Assist the Financial Planning and Control Manager in devising and producing governance control documents and procedures and other technical support
  • Support budget preparation, monitoring, and control across revenue and capital projects
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts
  • Continuously develop and adapt the service area to fulfil the changing requirements of corporate policy, government agencies, accounting codes of practice and changes in legislation

Requirements:

  • Qualified AAT or part-qualified CCAB accountant
  • Strong knowledge of financial legislation, VAT, and best practice in financial control
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Experience in supervising teams and delivering under pressure
  • Commitment to equality, safeguarding, and customer care principles
What we offer:
  • Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays
  • Sick pay
  • Local government pension scheme
  • A market supplement of £3,500 may be offered to an outstanding candidate
  • Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
  • Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
  • Access to car lease scheme
  • Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
  • Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
  • Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
  • Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
  • Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
  • Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 13, 2026

Expiration:
January 26, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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