Amber Valley Borough Council
Reference: AVBC000000253
Description: Contract Type:    Permanent
Location:             Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire
   
We are looking to recruit a CCAB or CIMA qualified or part qualified accountant to our Principal Accountant role with previous local authority accounting experience, who is looking for a career development opportunity to join the Council’s Accountancy team. 
 
In this role you will be the lead officer for the annual capital programme, and the Council’s treasury management operations. Experience of capital accounting is essential, and you should be able to organise, plan and deliver work to tight deadlines and to lead on key aspects of the annual financial cycle.
 
You will also play a key role in the management of the closedown process and preparation of the annual accounts, and you will also have a working knowledge of CIPFA’s professional codes of practice covering local authority finance and accounting, in particular those affecting both capital accounting and treasury management.
 
You will have sound technical knowledge, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to explain this to a range of different stakeholders.  You will have good problem-solving skills to address the many challenges that you will encounter.  Additionally, you will be confident in your ability to work on your own initiative; to be a team player and to cope with the competing work demands in a methodical and calm manner.
 
In addition, we provide an attractive employment package that includes, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 31 days after 5 years continuous local government service, a flexible working scheme, hybrid working, the Council offices close over the Christmas period without the need to book leave, opportunities for professional development, and free on-site car parking.
 
Amber Valley is one of the largest boroughs in Derbyshire with a population of around 128,000. The main centres of population are based around the market towns of Alfreton, Belper, Heanor, and Ripley where the role is based.  The Council has a demonstrable track record of sound financial management, achieving its savings targets, delivering a balanced budget and has a robust approach to its medium-term financial planning.
 
For an informal discussion about this role and the opportunity it offers please contact Lee Finnesey, Head of Finance on 01773 841679 or Colin Heap, Principal Accountant on 01773 841533.
 
Please see Job Description here Job Description
   
Please see Person Specification here Person Specification
 
  
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 6 December 2026 at midnight. (Any application forms received after the closing date cannot be accepted).  
 
 
CVs are not accepted
  
 
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council.  Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Region: Full Time Permanent
Location:
Salary: Grade 8 – *GBP*49,621 to *GBP*54,815 per year (includes 15% Market Supplement Payment)
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire
We are looking to recruit a CCAB or CIMA qualified or part qualified accountant to our Principal Accountant role with previous local authority accounting experience, who is looking for a career development opportunity to join the Council’s Accountancy team.
In this role you will be the lead officer for the annual capital programme, and the Council’s treasury management operations. Experience of capital accounting is essential, and you should be able to organise, plan and deliver work to tight deadlines and to lead on key aspects of the annual financial cycle.
You will also play a key role in the management of the closedown process and preparation of the annual accounts, and you will also have a working knowledge of CIPFA’s professional codes of practice covering local authority finance and accounting, in particular those affecting both capital accounting and treasury management.
You will have sound technical knowledge, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to explain this to a range of different stakeholders. You will have good problem-solving skills to address the many challenges that you will encounter. Additionally, you will be confident in your ability to work on your own initiative; to be a team player and to cope with the competing work demands in a methodical and calm manner.
In addition, we provide an attractive employment package that includes, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 31 days after 5 years continuous local government service, a flexible working scheme, hybrid working, the Council offices close over the Christmas period without the need to book leave, opportunities for professional development, and free on-site car parking.
Amber Valley is one of the largest boroughs in Derbyshire with a population of around 128,000. The main centres of population are based around the market towns of Alfreton, Belper, Heanor, and Ripley where the role is based. The Council has a demonstrable track record of sound financial management, achieving its savings targets, delivering a balanced budget and has a robust approach to its medium-term financial planning.
For an informal discussion about this role and the opportunity it offers please contact Lee Finnesey, Head of Finance on 01773 841679 or Colin Heap, Principal Accountant on 01773 841533.
Please see Job Description here Job Description
Please see Person Specification here Person Specification
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 6 December 2026 at midnight. (Any application forms received after the closing date cannot be accepted).
CVs are not accepted
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.