At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage the Fixed Asset Register and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Company: Join East Suffolk Council, making a difference for 250,000 residents.
- Benefits: Generous leave, flexible working, and tailored learning opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy discounts on various products and access to health initiatives.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that impacts local services and community well-being.
- Qualifications: CCAB qualification preferred; experience in local authority accounting is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
Specialist Accountant – Project and Fixed Assets
Responsibilities
- Maintain the Authority’s Fixed Asset Register ensuring full technical compliance, including all relevant entries and sections for the Statement of Accounts.
- Lead and represent the Council on key fixed asset accounting workstreams, ensuring full technical compliance with internal and external stakeholders.
- Implement changes impacting the Council’s Asset Register and ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Contribute to corporate initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, financial legislation, and statutory requirements.
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver the service professionally in accordance with statutory requirements and policies.
- What you will need
- CCAB qualification preferred; significant experience in a similar role with a desire to achieve qualifications considered.
- Advanced technical knowledge and experience in Local Authority fixed asset accounting, with experience in improving controls and processes.
- Experience delivering successful operations within a changing environment and ability to handle complex financial reporting issues.
- Excellent communication skills and political awareness to interact with stakeholders across all levels.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council offers a wide range of benefits to support your work‑life balance and professional development.
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and well‑being initiatives and programmes.
- Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
- Key dates
Interview date: w/c 3rd August 2026.
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Specialist Accountant – Project and Fixed Assets in Woodbridge employer: East Suffolk Council
East Suffolk Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to making a tangible impact in the community while offering a supportive and flexible work environment. With generous leave entitlements, a local government pension scheme, and tailored learning and development opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive. The vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to contribute meaningfully to local regeneration initiatives.
