Principal Accountant
Salary: £48,738 to £51,928 per annum
Expires
04/10/2026
Location
Clitheroe, Lancashire
Job Type
Full Time
Pay
PO6-9 (scp 36-39) £48,738 to £51,928 per annum
Reference
RES280
Hours
37 hours per week
Contract
Permanent
Job Description
Whilst you go through your induction period, you will work from the Council Offices at Clitheroe. This is to help you integrate within the team and your role. Following this induction period, the Council currently allow hybrid homeworking of two days per week for full time staff and one day per week for part time staff.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Principal Accountant. You will be responsible for the preparation and monitoring of capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for a range of services.
Providing assistance and advice to the Director of Resources and Head of Financial Services on the impact of changes in Government legislation accounting issues.
We are looking for a qualified accountant, ideally CIPFA qualified (or other CCAB), with experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver key projects. Have the ability to communicate complex information with both finance and non-finance colleagues, working together to deliver shared outcomes.
Benefits
Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation with no core hours), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, and training/development opportunities.
Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, training and development opportunities, discounts at major retailers and a cycle to work scheme.
Other details
Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interview date: 15 October 2026
Closing date: 4 October 2026
Company: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Sector
Corporate Services
Corporate Management Team
Finance
Job Role
Accountant
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