An opportunity has arisen at an exciting time within the Bedford Borough Council Finance team for a CCAB/CIMA-qualified Management Accountant within the Business Partnering/Management Accounting team.  Bedford Borough Council is one of the fastest growing unitary authorities and there are some inspiring projects in the pipeline, where a determined, detail-focused candidate could make a real difference.

Bedford’s Finance team is designed to be an effective partner to the service: driving decisions upfront to improve performance. We are now looking for motivated and enthusiastic finance professionals to join our team.

While applicants must be CCAB or CIMA qualified to be eligible for the role, applications from newly qualified individuals are welcome.  Local Government experience is desirable but not essential. 

You must be able to work at pace and have excellent communication skills as you will be talking to a wide range of financial and non-finance stakeholders. You will have a broad remit, access to wider developmental opportunities and the support of experienced finance professionals throughout the team enabling you to unlock your potential and be the best version of yourself.

We are committed to offering flexibility in work schedules, allowing employees to balance their roles with other responsibilities. You will be able to work both from home or from the office, with requirement to come in to the office once or twice a month as a minimum, dependent on business needs.

The role is full-time (37 hours) and permanent, all applications for flexible working will be considered. A Market Rate Supplement of £2,264 subject to review annually is attached to this role.

For information on the role please contact Chris Parkins on 01234 276006 or chris.parkins@bedford.gov.uk or Rhiain Bevan on 01234 276740 or Rhiain.bevan@bedford.gov.uk

Closing date 6th October 2024 - Interviews 14th October 2024

How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  


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Disabled applicants

Bedford Borough Council is  a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability