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Derbyshire County Council

Senior Accountant Technical

Derby
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Senior Accountant Technical

Senior Accountant (Technical)

Closing date: 19 July 2026

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

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  • 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

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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
  • Support strategic decision-making
  • Deliver high-quality public services

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday, 19th July 2026 Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd August 2026

Vacancy Reference: CorpFin2026

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Skills

Technical Accounting
Statutory Reporting
Financial Governance
Leadership
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Financial Modelling
Communication
Influencing
Tax Regulations
Audit Processes
Budgeting
Forecasting
Compliance
Financial Controls
Reconciliations

Location

Derby, England, United Kingdom

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