Finance and Accounting Supervisor in York

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.

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. 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.

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

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

• Work with Section Heads to prepare budgets and support financial planning
• Provide practical financial advice and training to non-financial managers
• Lead internal audit and support external audit processes
• 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

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.

Experience:

• Producing clear, reliable financial management information
• Confidence working with non-financial colleagues and senior stakeholders
• The ability to explain financial information in a clear, practical way
• 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.

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.