Babergh and Mid Suffolk District CouncilsAddress: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BXSalary: £45,091 - £52,413 per annum (pro rata for part time)Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per weekContract: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity for 2 years This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally. Join our teamWe are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team.If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the roleWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to play a pivotal role in the Financial Control team, supporting and managing the delivery of the Statement of Accounts (SOA) and being a key player in completing a successful external audit. You will support the Senior Financial Accountant in ensuring that all regulatory and statutory returns deadlines are met and processes are robust to ensure these are completed accurately and in a timely manner. About youYou will be a professionally qualified CCAB accountant with relevant post qualification experience and an understanding of local government finance.You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and apply these at a local level to deliver the Statement of Accounts (SOA).You will be comfortable in challenging existing processes, be detail orientated and have strong analytical skills, seeking to deliver accurate and timely reporting. You will be comfortable operating in a deadline driven role and passionate about meeting deadlines for the SOA and other regulatory returns.You will need be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office. About usAt Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in.We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors.We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with:60 conservation areastwo National Landscapesmany picturesque market towns It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.Private Health Care Options.Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.Paid volunteering days.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).Great learning and development opportunities. For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page.Our ways of workingWe believe work is what we do, not just where we go.We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.For more informationTo arrange an informal discussion to learn more about this role, please email:David Feveyear-Ward: david.feveyear-ward@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk or Tim Byford: tim.byford@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk Please read the Job Description and Person Specification.pdf before applying for this job opportunity. Closing date: 11.55 pm, 19 March 2026. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. How to applyPlease ensure your: application form is fully completed, including employment and education historysupporting statement clearly addresses how you meet the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
