This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Financial Services Team in an ambitious organisation as the Chief Accountant.

You will report to the Head of Finance and have responsibility for a small accountancy team. Your role will be to lead the production of the Council’s budget, statements of account, and provide quality financial information across the organisation. As the lead officer for the development of the Council’s medium-term financial plan you will also play a key role in the provision of strategic financial information to the senior management team and members.

We are looking to appoint a finance professional who will contribute to all aspects of the financial standing, management and reporting of the Council’s financial resources.

This key finance post will supervise the delivery of a comprehensive finance service, with particular focus on leading a small team that delivers the finance business partnering requirements for the Council as well as, VAT, systems, treasury management, and Collection Fund accounting.

The ideal candidate will need to be a qualified accountant and ideally with experience of working in a local government accountancy section. Experience of the preparation of statutory accounts, budget preparation and budgetary control is desirable, and you must be proficient in the use of computerised financial systems.

You will be an innovative self-starter who thrives on challenges. You’ll have excellent communication skills, be able to build effective relationships across the council and to communicate financial information in an understandable form to colleagues across the Council.

The Council offers a range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid Working (3 days in the office at the Town Hall, Ripley)
• A generous flexible working scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities

Salary: Grade 11 - £61,479 - £63,954 which includes 15% Market Supplement (subject to annual review)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Directorate: Resources

Contract Type: Permanent

If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive required, we look forward to receiving your application. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Lee Finnesey, Head of Finance on 01773 841679.

Closing date: Sunday 19 October 2025 at midnight. (Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted)

Provisional Interview date: Week commencing 20 October 2025

To apply, please visit Amber Valley Borough Council’s website at: www.ambervalley.gov.uk/jobs

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.