Job Description

Ref No:
ACC
Department:
Finance
Location:
Kendal LA9, UK
Salary:
45,531 to 51,720 pa pro rata
Employment Type:
Permanent
Status:
Part Time
Closing Date:
04 Jan 2026

More details

Permanent, 0.6 FTE (22.2 hours per week)




We're looking for a qualified Accountant to join our Finance team. If you have experience of capital accounting within a Local Authority context and want to join a friendly, hard working team, supporting the work of the National Park Authority, we'd love to hear from you!




What's it like to work here?


Our small and friendly team cover full range of financial services you would expect at a National Park Authority. Although we operate in line with the CIPFA codes, as a relatively small body, the scale and complexity of our asset base and treasury is relatively modest. It would be preferable to have the experience of capital accounting in a Local Authority, this is not essential if you can demonstrate the technical ability from other sectors and a commitment to develop the Local Authority specific skills.




We operate a hybrid way of working combining working from home and days at our office base at Wayfaring House, Kendal. Our people are passionate about the landscape and proud of the work we do, looking after it and helping people enjoy it.




The role


Your main duties and responsibilities will be to:




Manage and deliver the capital accounting cycle for the Authority, including liaison with valuers and external auditors as required. Act as finance business partner for the capital programme, including monitoring approved schemes, annual aggregation of the programme (including funding) and provision of advice around financing options within the provisions of the CIPFA Prudential Code. Design and embed new procedures and processes corporately, to ensure efficient and accurate financial reporting. Act as lead officer in relation to maintenance and review of the Treasury Management policy framework including the Prudential Code. Undertake a variety of financially based projects in support of the Finance Team's service delivery. Be the key internal advisor on technical accounting changes and managing the implementation of associated changes to processes.



About you


This opportunity would ideally suit someone who's a technically strong, CIPFA qualified accountant with experience of capital accounting in local government. Being a team player and problem solver are also key attributes; being able to work effectively with colleagues is essential and we are looking for someone who can lead the Authority's response to future technical accounting changes, for example, the recent changes in lease accounting. As noted, although it would be preferable to have the experience of capital accounting in a Local Authority, this is not essential if you can demonstrate the technical ability from another sector and commitment to develop these skills.




Please read the attached role profile for the full person specification on this post.




About us


The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this unique corner of England and UNESCO World Heritage Site. We encourage people to protect, connect and grow as well as supporting those who live and work here. Our staff include rangers and field workers, advisers at our visitor centres, planners and ecologists.




Working with us, you'll enjoy


Local Government Pension Scheme Electric car and Cycle to Work schemes Free parking in our carparks Paid time off so you can volunteer Subsidised healthcare scheme Commitment to wellbeing



We're happy to talk about flexible working - let us know if you want to find out more.




See our website for a complete list of our employee benefits.




Contact


For an informal chat and to find out more, please contact Peter Notley (Head of Resources) - peter.notley@lakedistrict.gov.uk or Serena Armstrong (Financial Services Manager) - serena.armstrong@lakedistrict.gov.uk.




Closing date for applications is Sunday 4th January at 11.59pm, but this will be closed early in the event that a suitable applicant is identified.




Diversity and Inclusion


As an equal opportunities' employer, the Lake District National Park Authority is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.




Disability Confident Employer


We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. By 'minimum criteria' we mean that you must provide evidence in your application which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required under each of the essential criteria, as well as meeting any of the qualification, skills or experience defined as essential.