Salary: PO6-9 (scp 36-39) £48,738 to £51,928 per annum
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
Council Offices – Clitheroe
Reference: RES282
Pay: PO6-9 (scp 36-39) £48,738 to £51,928 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
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 allows 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.
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
- training/development opportunities
- discounts at major retailers
- cycle to work scheme
Closing date: Sunday, 8 November 2026 Interview date: Thursday, 19 November 2026
Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.
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(RES282) Principal Accountant in Clitheroe employer: Ribble Valley
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