Reference: CBC25035
Salary details: up to £55,802 per year, (includes a £4,000 market supplement)
Job term: Permanent - Group Accountant - Financial Management x1 / Group Accountant - Technical and Capital x1
Appointment type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Town Hall
Department: Finance
CBC25035 - Job description and person specification - Financial Management.
CBC25035 - Job description and person specification - Technical and Capital.
The role of Group Accountant here at Chesterfield Borough Council offers an exciting opportunity to lead a small finance team and contribute significantly to the council’s financial operations.
These newly created roles will play a key role in providing accurate financial reporting, driving efficiencies, as well as shaping the finance service. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us and help make a real difference to local services which are valued by the people of Chesterfield.
Group Accountant financial management role is to lead on the development, implementation and maintenance of processes and models to provide medium- and long-term strategic information for the council’s financial planning and decision making.
Group Accountant technical and capital accounting role is to lead on statutory financial reporting, taking ownership of monthly reporting, year-end processes, and internal controls, while playing a vital role in strengthening financial governance across the organisation.
About you
We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our organisation.
The successful candidates will be CCAB qualified with a strong track record of leadership within a local government finance environment.
You will have recent experience of undertaking financial analysis and a good understanding and experience of working with financial management systems.
You must be flexible, organised and able to meet deadlines. You will have excellent attention to detail, first class communication skills and the ability to work closely with senior management.
For an informal discussion about these roles please contact Chris Wilkes, Head of Finance and Accounting at chris.wilkes@chesterfield.gov.uk.
How to apply
If you’re interested in one of these opportunities, please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk.
In your application, be sure to:
- Clearly state whether you are applying for one or both roles.
- Highlight your relevant experience and suitability for the position(s) you are applying for.
We look forward to receiving your application.
If you don't already have a CV you can use our template below. We also have advice about how to write your cover letter.
As an employee of Chesterfield Borough Council, you will have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including hybrid working, competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
If you don't already have a CV you can use our template below. We also have advice about how to write your cover letter.
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Closing date: 22 June 2025
Provisional interview date: week commencing 30 June 2025 or 7 July 2025