Chief Technical Accountant
North Norfolk District Council
£49,764 - £54,901 plus ’Golden Hello’ worth up to £5,000
Hybrid working 40% on-site working + flexitime opportunity.
Are you an experienced and qualified accountant looking for a senior role in a local government organisation? Do you have the skills and knowledge to lead and deliver a high-quality finance service for the Council and its stakeholders? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
North Norfolk is a fantastic place to live, work and visit - covering over 360 sq miles of coastal and rural environment, with a population of over 100,000 people living in 120 distinct communities, our District is one of England’s top holiday destinations and a place where people positively choose to live.
We are looking for a Chief Technical Accountant to join the Council’s Finance team and take charge of the Council’s accountancy and exchequer services. You will be responsible for setting the Council’s annual budget and Council Tax, producing the Medium-Term Financial Strategy, managing the Treasury Management function and Capital Strategy, accounting for the Collection Fund, and providing a procurement service for the Council.

The post holder will also work closely with members and senior officers, and thus gain invaluable experience for the future. The variety of experience and knowledge to be gained in this role makes this an ideal opportunity for anyone wishing to further their career, or for someone with this experience already to come and join them as a valuable member of the team.
About You
As a qualified CCAB accountant, you’ll advise on a wide range of financial related issues, which will call on your excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should also be able to plan, monitor and prioritise workloads, and be able to deliver your work within strict deadlines. Strong all-round technical accounting skills and year-end reporting experience will be key. Also, you should be happy to be part of a small, experienced team.
About The Council
As one of the largest employers in the district, the Council offers a number of benefits that are open to all employees. Most people that work for North Norfolk District Council can enjoy a great work-life balance. As part of its hybrid approach to work, all that is asked of you is that you have a stable and reliable internet connection.
The Council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for the people and communities of North Norfolk. We respect and value differences in our district and across our workforce, and we want everyone to feel included and able to play their part in making North Norfolk a great place to live, learn, work and visit.
In terms of the numbers, if you are new to the public sector, you’ll enjoy 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays. They provide access to a great pension scheme, based on your local authority career average earnings.
For this role they offer a ’Golden Hello’ scheme paid in two instalments of £2,500, which includes a tie in for 2 years.

They also offer a relocation package, to assist with moving to this stunning part of the country. If you are interested in this role, please send your CV and a covering letter to luke.grant- Please include "Chief Technical Accountant" in the subject line of your email. We look forward to hearing from you!
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