Senior Principal Accountant
Salary package: £65,875 - 69,832
About The Role
We are looking for a qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA) who will be fully involved and make a major contribution to the full range of functions of a district council finance team.
This will include playing a key role in the production of the annual accounts including extensive involvement in the annual audit process. It will also include input to the annual budget, capital accounting and involvement in projects.
Sevenoaks District Council provides an excellent opportunity for you, as we are financially secure and have two companies. At this exciting time of change for district councils, this is your opportunity to join us and gain new experience as the council and you develop together.
Benefits Of Working For Sevenoaks District Council
- Hybrid working (at least two days on-site per week at Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG)
- Enhanced annual leave of 31 days (excluding bank holidays)
- Additional leave after 5 years of service
- Extra Christmas closure day
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free parking
- Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel days out and more, Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT
- Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme; a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service
Find out more
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jessica Booth, Strategic Head of Finance & S151 Officer, on 01732 227436.
We invite applications from those candidates who are seeking a full-time (37 hours per week) position.
More on us as an employer: https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/info/20003/your_council/204/jobs_and_working_for_the_council
Sevenoaks District Council is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Closing date: 13 September 2026
Interviews: W/C 21 September 2026 These will be held at our office in Argyle Road, Sevenoaks.
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Contract: Permanent
Experience: 3 - 5 years of experience
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65,875 - 69,832
Published on 7 Sep 2026
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