At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic financial support and guidance to shape the future of the Yorkshire Dales.
- Company: Join the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, a purpose-driven public sector organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and wellbeing benefits.
- Other info: Flexible blended working options and supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a stunning national park while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: CIPFA-qualified accountant with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 37280 - 41771 £ per year.
Use your technical accounting expertise to help shape the future of one of the UKs most iconic protected landscapes. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is seeking a qualified Technical Accountant to provide strategic financial support and insight across the 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 the Authority continues to deliver for the Yorkshire Dales 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 the heart of the national park, our 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.
About Us
We are the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, 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 Dales has its own unique charm. You'll be joining a supportive Corporate Services team, based at our Yoredale office 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 at our car parks
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. We're 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.
Join Our Team!
We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, we guarantee you an interview. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
For an informal conversation, please contact Michelle Clyde, Head of Finance. To apply to join us as a Technical Accountant, please select the Apply button shown and submit your application online before the date shown below.
Closing date: 11pm on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 Anticipated interview date: Thursday 2 July 2026
Technical Accountant employer: Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in one of the UK's most stunning landscapes while contributing to the protection and enhancement of its natural beauty. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and a supportive team culture, employees can enjoy a fulfilling work/life balance while developing their careers in a purpose-driven public sector environment.
Contact Details:
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Recruitment Team
