Brentwood Borough Council
Principal Accountant
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Whilst you go through your induction period, you will work from the Council Offices at Clitheroe. This is to help you integrate within the team and your role. Following this induction period, the Council currently allow hybrid homeworking of two days per week for full time staff and one day per week for part time staff.
Principal Accountant
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Principal Accountant. You will be responsible for the preparation and monitoring of capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for a range of services.
Providing assistance and advice to the Director of Resources and Head of Financial Services on the impact of changes in Government legislation accounting issues.
Responsibilities
- Preparation and monitoring of capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for a range of services.
- Assisting and advising the Director of Resources and Head of Financial Services on the impact of changes in Government legislation accounting issues.
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Requirements
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.
- Ability to communicate complex information with both finance and non-finance colleagues, working together to deliver shared outcomes.
Benefits
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 with no core hours)
- Generous leave entitlement
- Occupational pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounts at major retailers
- Cycle to work scheme
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Additional Information
- Closing date: 4 October 2026
- Interview date: 15 October 2026
- To apply online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs
- Other ways to apply: For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to HR@ribblevalley.gov.uk or call 01200 414596 (24-hour answerphone)
- 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.
Job Details
- Location: Council Offices – Clitheroe
- Reference: RES280
- Pay: PO6-9 (scp 36-39) £48,738 to £51,928 per annum
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
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