Job Description

Senior Accountant

Salary range:

42,839 - 47,181

Contract Type:

Permanent

Directorate:

Corporate Services

Closing Date:

26 January 2026

Pay Grade:

11

Weekly Hours:

37

All about the Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the council. You'll lead on financial reporting, provide expert advice to senior officers and members, and contribute to the development of financial strategies that support effective decision-making.


Prepare and undertake the completion of activities associated with the council's financial cycle and
council constitution in accordance with deadlines within the Corporate Finance team
Acquire data for the Council's Medium Term Financial Plan including material effects on future
spend levels and forecasts of external grant support and assess value for money implications
Assist the Financial Planning and Control Manager in devising and producing governance control
documents and procedures and other technical support
Support budget preparation, monitoring, and control across revenue and capital projects Maintain and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts Continuously develop and adapt the service area to fulfil the changing requirements of corporate policy,
government agencies, accounting codes of practice and changes in legislation.

All about our Team

You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise will help shape the financial future of our organisation.

All about You

Qualified AAT or part-qualified CCAB accountant Strong knowledge of financial legislation, VAT, and best practice in financial control Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Experience in supervising teams and delivering under pressure Commitment to equality, safeguarding, and customer care principles

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme...


A market supplement of 3,500 may be offered to an outstanding candidate. Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata) Access to car lease scheme Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.



We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.

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benefits

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Employee benefits platform


Access to a range of benefits, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
Annual Leave Buying


Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
Car Lease Scheme


Access to car lease scheme.
Bank Holiday Flexibility


Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
Shared Cost AVCs


Make Additional Voluntarily Contributions to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
Learning & Development


Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
Volunteer Leave


Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
Employee Recognition Awards


Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.
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