Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary: £40,777 per annum (pro rota if part time)
• Hours: 37, flexible working options available
• Contract:Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. As an Accountant Co-Ordinator in the Finance Team, you’ll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

• Overseeing the financial helpdesk to ensure all areas of the council are supported, re-directing resources where required.
• Reviewing all financial management process across the teams to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Co-ordinating training and knowledge sharing across financial management teams and preparing guidance for budget managers in services.
• Working with other teams across Finance and Corporate Services to ensure we make best use of the tools available to aid financial management across the organisation.
• Development of the PBCS/EPM processes and reports for budget setting and monitoring, making the most of technologies to improved efficiencies
• Providing financial management support to directorates.

You will need

• AAT qualified or working towards CCAB (e.g CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA) or evidence of equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Brings creativity into their work through innovation and actively embraces change.
• Proactively identify and solve problems with limited management guidance.
• Proven experience of remaining calm under pressure
• Actively build and maintain a network of contacts in key positions.
• Good understanding of local government operations and accounting practice and the need to be politically aware in a local government environment.
• Evidence of very good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to plan and prioritise work to achieve deadlines.
• Proven experience in leading others in objectively reviewing working practices and procedures in order to make improvements and efficiencies.
• Advanced excel skills and the ability to extract information from multiple data sets

You can view a full list of requirements in the  Job and Person Profile (Word) If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

We are a diverse, supportive and enthusiastic team who will offer help and guidance to get you settled in. This role will offer you the opportunity to get involved and take responsibility for a broad range of financial and accounting work, providing you with stimulation and opportunities to broaden and deepen your experience and knowledge to enable you to develop your career further.

We operate a Hybrid model of working, with full time staff working in the office at least 2 days a week. Most teams have a set Team Day in the office, then the other is selected around working commitments.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report

For more information

Please contact Lea Minnican ( she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 260664 or emailing leanne.minnican@suffolk.gov.uk

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should usethe  Supporting Statement template

1. Tell us about a time you led others in reviewing financial working practices or procedures and implemented improvements that delivered efficiencies or added value.
2. Provide an example of when you used to influencing or negotiation skills to gain agreement on a financial solution, including how you handled any disagreement or conflict.
3. Describe a situation where you planned and prioritised competing financial tasks or projects to meet challenging deadlines.
4. Tell us about a time when you anticipated change, such as new legislation or customer expectations, and contributed to the development of more effective financial services in response.

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences, so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidance to understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately, your application may not be progressed.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at  recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or  03456 014412 You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages If you're invited to the next stage, you’ll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 8 April 2026

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.  #LI-Hybrid

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk)