Corporate Accountancy Manager (Accounts & Financial Control) in Bury St Edmunds

£56,723- £58,883 plus up to £4,000 market supplement. If you are a finance professional who wants to be able to directly impact Bury's ambition to reduce deprivation, while fostering community pride, sustainability, and opportunity for all then we want to hear from you.

Following a restructure, the Council is currently recruiting for some key management roles in their finance team. These positions will support the Strategic Leads in developing a finance team with a business partnering culture focused on continuous improvements to ensure they are providing the financial information that senior leaders need to make informed decisions, helping achieve the Council's ambitious plans. The role reports into the Strategic Finance Lead (Corporate Resources) and will play a lead role in delivering the Council’s grouped statement of accounts, supporting the integrity of the Council’s core accounting systems and has oversight of the Council’s Balance Sheet.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the timely preparation and production of the Council’s Statement of Accounts
• Building strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the Council, Council entities and with the External Auditor
• Providing technical advice and support to both finance and non-finance stakeholders across the Council
• Maintaining control of the Council’s Balance Sheet to ensure the ongoing financial resilience of the Council

To be suitable for the role you need to be a fully qualified accountant with experience in technical finance roles in a complex setting, ideally in the public sector. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical information to a range of stakeholders is also essential. Applications from those in Practice with exposure to public sector clients are also encouraged.

This is your chance to make a tangible difference in shaping financial strategy, supporting public services, and ensuring sustainable growth for our communities. In return, the Council offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement (ideally 2 days per week in the office), a supportive environment, and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that will influence the borough for years to come.

For more information on the Council and to see the JD please refer to the Council or contact Will Ryan at Ivy Rock Partners on WillRyan@IvyRockPartners.com 07909030965. Application is by CV and covering letter (max. two pages). The supported statement should cover why you are interested in the role alongside specific examples highlighting your relevant experience. The closing date is 16th February.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted. Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.

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Benefits of working for Bury Council: To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit Bury - Home | greater.jobs. We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements. We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises, values, and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities, and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans), and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria. If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.