Job Description

Position reference: 50131601

Directorate: Core Services | Service: Finance

Salary

: 34,314- 52,805 (Career Graded)

Working Arrangements

: Agile Working

Hours per week

: 37

Contract type:

Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch

.

See our range of Employee Rewards:

www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/

Closing date

: 30/05/2025 at 23:59

This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check

If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email

dbs@barnsley.gov.uk

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We're an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellent Finance

team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

We're an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.

Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.

If you join the team you'll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we'll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.

We'll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.

There's so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make

Barnsley the place of possibilities

.

Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post:

Level 1 - 34,314 - 37,034 (Grade 7)

Level 2 - 41,510 - 44,710 (Grade 9)

Level 3 - 49,764 - 52,805 (Grade 11)

Are you a motivated finance professional with a passion for quality service? We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Principal Accountant here in Barnsley, the place of possibilities.



Working within the Finance Business Unit, the successful applicant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Council's Section 151 Officer's responsibilities are fulfilled and that front line services receive an efficient, effective and market leading financial support service.


At Barnsley, we recognise the importance of our people and we will support you to thrive in a modern, agile, healthy, engaged, skilled and innovative workforce.

About the role

Working within the Corporate Finance and Business Partnering service, the Principal Accountant will play a key role in ensuring that the service and business unit achieves the key priorities set out in its corporate plan and delivers the core strategies adopted by the council.



Reporting to the Strategic Finance Business Partner, under the direction of the Head of Service, the Principal Accountant is responsible for leading, managing and providing:


an effective professional financial support service

providing strategic financial advice, specialist financial support, all aspects off financial management and budgetary control and ensuring all financial records are accurately maintained in accordance with appropriate governance and regulations

About you

A strong team player, you will hold a professional qualification in accountancy (Level 3, or higher dependent on job role level), have a proven track record in financial management and accounting, and the necessary technical and personal skills to build and maintain effective relationships. You will have a sound understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to organise and prioritise often conflicting workloads to achieve deadlines and other key outputs accurately and on time. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills and be able adopt your approach to different situations with proven business acumen skills in a customer services operation.





To note, the successful candidate will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their demonstrated skills, attributes and qualifications.

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

Job Profile:

Principal Accountant (Career Grade) Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile:

Exposure Profile LOW.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your

application form how you meet the required criteria.


We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.


We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.



CV's are not accepted for this role.



At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

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