Part Time Senior Accountant (Fixed Term Contract for 6 months)
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £46,142 to £49,282 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Clitheroe, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ribble Valley Borough Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RES272 |
Summary
Part Time Senior Accountant
(Fixed Term Contract for 6 months)
Council Offices - Clitheroe
Reference: RES272
Pay: PO5-8 (scp 35-38) £46,142 to £49,282 per annum pro rata
Hours: 14.8 hours per week (Thursday and Friday)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Senior Accountant on a job share basis. You will be responsible for the preparation and monitoring of capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for a range of services.
In addition, you will provide assistance and advice to the Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Resources and Head of Financial Services on the impact of changes in Government legislation accounting issues.
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. Have the ability to communicate complex information with both finance and non-finance colleagues, working together to deliver shared outcomes.
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), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, and training/development opportunities.
Closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026
Interview date: Thursday 12 March 2026
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.
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)
(Fixed Term Contract for 6 months)
Council Offices - Clitheroe
Reference: RES272
Pay: PO5-8 (scp 35-38) £46,142 to £49,282 per annum pro rata
Hours: 14.8 hours per week (Thursday and Friday)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Senior Accountant on a job share basis. You will be responsible for the preparation and monitoring of capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for a range of services.
In addition, you will provide assistance and advice to the Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Resources and Head of Financial Services on the impact of changes in Government legislation accounting issues.
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. Have the ability to communicate complex information with both finance and non-finance colleagues, working together to deliver shared outcomes.
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), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, and training/development opportunities.
Closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026
Interview date: Thursday 12 March 2026
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.
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)
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