Location Amber Valley Borough Council, Ripley Reference JOB/25/01561 Salary details Grade 8 - £45,064 to £49,934 per year (which includes market supplement) Job term Full Time Appointment type Permanent Hours 37 hours per week Closing Date 08 June 2025 PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Financial Services Team in an ambitious organisation that is embarking on a transformation journey. We see our accountants as valued partners working alongside services to help deliver what matters to their customers. We are looking to appoint a finance professional who will contribute to all aspects of the financial standing, management and reporting of the Council's financial resources. This key finance post will support the delivery of a comprehensive finance service, with particular focus on leading a small team that delivers the finance business partnering requirements for the Council as well as VAT, systems, and Collection Fund accounting. You will also play a key role in supporting the development of the annual budget, the medium-term financial plan, and the production of the Council's Statement of Accounts. The ideal candidate will need to be a qualified accountant ideally with experience of working in a local government accountancy section. Experience of assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts, budget preparation and budgetary control is desirable, and you must be proficient in the use of computerised financial systems. You will be an innovative self-starter who thrives on challenges. You'll have excellent communication skills, be able to build effective relationships across the Council and to communicate financial information in an understandable form to colleagues across the authority. The Council offers a generous working package including: Flexible Working Hybrid Working 31 days leave (after 5 years' service) Local Government Pension Scheme Free on-site parking Excellent personal and professional development opportunities If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive required, we look forward to receiving your application. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Lee Finnesey, Acting Head of Financial Services on 01773 841679. The closing date for applications is Sunday 8 June 2025 at Midnight (Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted) To apply, please visit Amber Valley Borough Council's website at CV's are not accepted Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation. Related information Please read any attached documents before applying for this job File size: 291.78 KB File size: 463.58 KB We're a disability confident employer We warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440 Equality and diversity We recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We're committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us. Advertise your jobs with us Derbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience. If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more. Need to contact us? If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our Recruitment Team on 01629 535118 option 2. If you are applying for a position in a school and need assistance please contact Traded Recruitment on 01629 535117 option 1. You can e mail both teams at If you require more information about a vacancy based in a school please contact the school directly. To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media Derbyshire County Council. Location : Amber Valley, Derbyshire, United Kingdom