Job Description

Salary: 42,839- 47,181 per annum

Grade: L

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: York, North Yorkshire

The Organisation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The Opportunity

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to appoint an accountant for its Economic Directorate.



The Accountant will play a leading role in the finance team, having responsibility for transactions processing and transaction recording and reporting, reconciliations, period end close, compliance, financial control and internal and external audit.



Working closely with the finance team (Assistant Accountant, Finance Business Partner and Head of Finance and Resources) the accountant will ensure a firm foundation for key accounting tasks that will underpin the Economic Directorate's reporting. To facilitate this the role will also involve exposure to project reporting to understand the information needs of the role's internal customers and wider stakeholders, promoting a collaborative 'big picture' approach to understanding and shaping the numbers.

What you will bring

A recognised (CCAB or equivalent) accounting qualification (preferably CIPFA) or a qualified accounting technician (AAT or equivalent) with evidence of substantial continuing professional development beyond attaining membership Familiarity with financial regulations and governance frameworks applicable to local government.

Experience of accounting systems, in particular Xero and Oracle or similar

Strong Excel and data manipulation skills

Experience working in a combined authority or similar public sector organisation.

Wider stakeholder management skills

A track record of delivering continuous improvements in processes, systems and reporting Decision-making, problem-solving and planning skills




You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:
Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part time staff)

Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home

Local government pension scheme

Commitment to staff development and continuous learning




To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

Contact and Apply

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Dan Bliss (07715 260964 or dan.bliss@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk) for an informal conversation.



Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 14th September 2025

Interview date: 19th September 2025

Key Documents:

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Accountant

Salary:

42,839 - 47,181 per annum

Posted:

27/08/2025

Closing date:

14/09/2025

Closing time:

23:59