Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £51,802 - £61,059 per annum (pro rata for part time). Full-time, part-time and job share opportunities will be considered. What we are looking for We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our dedicated Finance Team. To be successful you will share our values, commitment and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. You will be joining our Finance Team at an exciting time as we look to transform the service we offer to stakeholders and drive forward financial performance. About the role This role forms a crucial part of the Finance Management Team and you will be key to making operational finance decisions. Reporting to the Head of Finance, areas of responsibility will include: assume day to day management of the Financial Control team with direct responsibility for three and a wider team of eight lead on the delivery of Statement of Accounts and be pivotal in transforming processes ensuring a strong internal control environment provide expert financial advice to the Finance Team and across the organisation develop, review and improve strategies, policies and procedures support the Head of Finance in writing and reporting on the Treasury, Capital and Investment Strategies for both