Technical Accountant in Leyburn

Salary: £37,280 to £41,771 pro rata per annum

Contract: Permanent, part-time – 25 hours per week (0.67 FTE)

Location: Bainbridge (with blended working opportunities)

Use your technical accounting expertise to help shape the future of one of the UK’s most iconic protected landscapes. Our client is seeking a qualified Technical Accountant to provide strategic financial support and insight across their organisation. This is an opportunity to take on a varied and influential role within a purpose-driven public sector organisation, while benefiting from flexible and blended working arrangements in an exceptional location.

Working closely with senior managers and budget holders, you’ll provide clear financial guidance, support effective decision-making and help ensure they continue to deliver for their region and the communities within it. This part-time role is ideal for CIPFA-qualified accountants who are looking for more flexibility and a better work/life balance. Alongside offices in a beautiful location, our client’s flexible working opportunities, combined with a commitment of just 25 hours per week, will enable you to work from the environment that suits you best.

The Organisation

Our client is an organisation that protects, enhances and promotes the immense beauty, wildlife and character of the Yorkshire Dales. From expansive heather moorland tops to crags, waterfalls, and distinctive pastoral valleys, each part of the region has its own unique charm. You’ll be joining a supportive Corporate Services team, based at offices in Bainbridge, near Leyburn, with flexibility to work from home as part of a blended approach.

The Benefits

• Salary: £37,280 to £41,771 pro rata, per annum
• Generous leave: 26 days’ annual leave, pro rata, plus bank holidays
• Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Flexible working: including flexitime and blended working options
• Wellbeing benefits: Subsidised Healthcare scheme, cycle to work scheme and staff discounts
• Free parking

The Role

In this varied and influential Technical Accountant role, you will:

• Work with Section Heads to prepare budgets and support financial planning
• Monitor revenue and capital budgets, including in‑year changes
• Provide practical financial advice and training to non‑financial managers
• Produce clear, accurate reports and statutory returns
• Lead internal audit and support external audit processes
• Keep up to date with CIPFA guidance and relevant legislation
• Support improvements to financial systems and processes
• Line manage and support the development of a Finance Officer
• Deputise for the Head of Finance when required

About You

To be considered as a Technical Accountant, you’ll need to be a qualified accountant who enjoys working collaboratively and making financial information accessible to others. Our client is particularly interested in candidates who bring:

• A CCAB qualification (CIPFA is particularly relevant in this role)
• Experience producing clear, reliable financial management information
• Strong analytical and spreadsheet skills
• Confidence working with non‑financial colleagues and senior stakeholders
• The ability to explain financial information in a clear, practical way
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and improving systems

Experience in capital accounting or the public sector would be helpful, but not essential. This role would be suitable for those who have held the role of Accountant, Public Sector Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, or Accounts Senior.

Disability confident

Our client is proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, they guarantee you an interview. They are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Closing date: 11pm on Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Anticipated interview date: Thursday 2 July 2026