Job Description

Number of jobs available
1
Region(s)
East of England
City/Town
Peterborough
Office Location
Head Office - CITB, Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays, Peterborough, PE2 8TY
Departmental Grade
Specialist Lead.SL1
Post Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary
49,500 - 60,500
Benefits/Allowances
Car Allowance
Details
CITB are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to play a pivotal role in shaping financial policy, driving process improvements, and ensuring excellence in statutory reporting, tax compliance, and technical accounting.


This is a high?profile position at the heart of CITB's financial governance, where you will safeguard regulatory compliance and deliver trusted financial information to both internal and external stakeholders

Role:

Senior Financial Accountant

Location:

Peterborough (Hybrid) CITB is currently operating a hybrid approach to working and the teamwork from home and attend the office an average one day per week depending on business need

Hours of Work:

Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract:

Permanent

Salary Range:

49,500 - 60,500 per annum

Grade:

SL1

Target Salary:

58,633 per annum

What you will be doing:

Lead the delivery of accurate, timely statutory accounts that meet the highest standards. Oversee tax compliance, ensuring CITB is positioned optimally and fully compliant. Champion improvements in financial systems, controls, and reporting processes. Safeguard balance sheet integrity through reconciliations and asset management. Partner with colleagues across the business to ensure financial data is reliable and insightful. Act as the key link with external auditors and government stakeholders. Provide expert guidance on complex financial matters, including VAT and technical accounting. Manage and develop a small team, building capability and confidence. Interpret financial regulations to advise on business impact and ensure compliance. Drive transformation projects that embed best practice and modernise financial governance.

Your Experience:

Essential:

ACA/ACCA/ICAEW qualified with strong post?qualification experience in financial accounting, reporting, and audit. Deep technical knowledge of IFRS, FReM, Charities SORP, and UK tax legislation. Proven track record in leading statutory audits, complex reporting cycles, and driving process improvements. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

Desirable

Experience in change management and finance transformation projects. Experience of supporting and developing a team. Background in public sector or charity finance. Proactive, improvement?focused mindset with a keen eye for detail. For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.*

What You'll Get in Return:

Free onsite parking 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas shutdown Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution) Life assurance (4x salary) 2 paid volunteering days per year 24/7 GP Services Professional development & funded training qualifications Employee Assistance Programme -- because your wellbeing matters A team that respects you and your time-served knowledge

Why Join CITB

CITB has a clear purpose -- to support the construction industry to have the skilled, competent, and inclusive workforce it needs, now and in the future.


Customers are at the heart of everything we do, and our culture of collaboration and empowerment means we work across the industry, and with partners, to deliver positive outcomes with impact. We're focused on addressing the industry's most pressing challenges -- from meeting current demand, to preparing for future skills needs.

Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.



Contact and additional information
For general queries or support with your application, please contact CITB's Talent Acquisition Team at careers@citb.co.uk


or


For general queries regarding your application, please contact our customer contact services CITB-recruitment-enquiries@gov.sscl.com or 0345 241 5364.



Required Qualification
ACA/ACCA/ICAEW qualified with extensive post-qualification experience in financial accounting and reporting. Closing Date:
10/12/2025, 23:55 hours


1st Interview dates
TBC