Location: Aylesbury
Overview
Buckinghamshire Council plays a central role in making our county one of the best places to live, raise a family, work and do business. As the second‑largest council by population, we deliver thousands of services to our community every day. Join our fast‑paced Financial Accounting and Control team, managing net assets of over £2bn and gross income of more than £1bn annually. Our numbers are big, and our ambitions are even bigger. We are looking for a driven, forward‑thinking finance professional who wants to play a key role in strengthening our financial resilience, shaping high‑quality accounting services, and supporting the long‑term success of Buckinghamshire.
About us
Our Financial Accounting and Control team ensures robust financial controls and compliance with regulatory, accounting, and auditing standards. We are proud of the services we deliver and the people who deliver them.
Why Join Us
- Culture: Experience a fair and inclusive culture that promotes a positive work‑life balance.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave entitlement, competitive pay aligned with our performance pay scheme, and a substantial employer pension contribution through the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Development: Opportunities for career growth and development, along with various discount schemes and more.
About the role
As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will lead the delivery of excellent financial reporting, treasury management, and taxation services. You will drive improvements in our financial control environment and identify and report on risks and opportunities. Reporting to the Council’s Chief Accountant, you will provide essential leadership and technical guidance to our team of qualified and part‑qualified accountants and the wider organisation.
Key responsibilities
- Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of accountants, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance work environment. Each senior accountant will be responsible for managing up to four officers.
- Statutory Reporting: Lead on statutory reporting processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Treasury Management: Oversee treasury management activities, ensuring effective cash flow and investment strategies.
- Taxation: Manage taxation activities, ensuring compliance and optimizing tax strategies.
- Financial Control: Drive improvements in the financial control environment, identifying and mitigating risks.
- Communication: Provide clear and persuasive communication, both verbally and in writing.
About you
- Qualifications: CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant.
- Experience: Substantial experience in finance within a large organisation, with a proven track record in delivering statutory financial accounts and working with external auditors.
- Skills: Strong management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to continual improvement.
- Attributes: A desire to excel in technical areas of accounting and a collaborative approach to driving service change.
Working Arrangements
Any desk worker, working 2 days in the office (Aylesbury) and 3 days from home.
Closing date
Sunday 26th July 2026
Interviews
To be held face‑to‑face week commencing 10th August 2026 and will include a presentation task.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
- All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions must be declared.
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