Senior Programme Accountant

You will be expected to have a level of technical financial skills to support non-financial staff with the creation of business cases and key project documentation.

You will need to be able to balance both challenge and support as we seek to ensure our investment of taxpayer monies is based on strong evidence and offers value for money.

You will need to work closely with the service department, the wider finance team, and external partners to monitor and evaluate the financial benefits associated with the changes we are making.

At times you will be asked to look into specific topics in detail, while at others, you will need to employ a more strategic approach and mindset.

We are looking for a confident individual, who is solutions focused and can remain calm under pressure.

It is crucial that you are both competent with numbers but also have an ability to be effective in communicating and influencing.

Whilst a very rewarding role, at times the job will present you with challenges and therefore it is important that you are adaptable and resilient in your approach.

You will be supported in your pursuits, and each day will be varied and interesting.

If you are the right person for the job, we don’t believe that you will ever be bored in the role.

For an initial informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Seán Salter, Finance Business Partner (Children's Services) – sean.salter@norfolk.gov.uk

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as: ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
• ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
• Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
• Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people.

Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles.

Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely.

We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria.

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Redeployment closing date: 14 September 2026 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 21 September 2026 23:59