Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Permanent

Full Time, 37 hours per week

£49,908 to £58,715 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: reputed company worker

Closing Date: 4th May 2026

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As a Financial Accountant, you will play an important role in helping to protect and strengthen the Council’s financial governance. Working as part of a high‑performing team of finance specialists, and reporting to the Chief Accountant, you will help ensure the Council meets its statutory financial reporting, treasury management and tax obligations with accuracy, reputed company and confidence.

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• Full CCAB qualification, with reputed company membership to a CCAB body and evidence of continuing reputed company development.
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• Ability to establish credibility with finance and other professionals, the external auditor and other key stakeholders.
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