Accountant/Finance Business Partner - Financial Services

Accountant/Finance Business Partner

Permanent

37 per week

£35,412 – £44,075 per annum, dependent on qualifications/experience (subject to 26/27 pay review)

We do things well and keep developing.

We’re recruiting an Accountant/Finance Business Partner as we strengthen our financial capability and continue to develop a modern, proactive and high‑performing Finance service.

In this role, you’ll support the Council’s financial stability and long‑term sustainability through robust budgeting, financial reporting and effective business partnering. You’ll provide accurate, timely and insightful information that strengthens governance and underpins sound decision‑making.

Working with service managers, budget holders and project leads, you’ll give clear, practical advice and constructive challenge to improve budget management, forecasting and financial control. You’ll help services understand and respond to financial risks, pressures and opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be comfortable analysing financial data, identifying trends, risks and opportunities, and translating complex financial information into clear, practical advice for non‑finance colleagues.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to build constructive working relationships across the organisation.
• Be CCAB qualified, part‑qualified, or AAT qualified with relevant experience in a busy finance environment.
• Have knowledge of local authority financial management including accounting and budgeting practices and procedures.
• Be able to deliver work at the appropriate level for the career grade applied for.
• Have strong Excel skills and confidence using financial systems and digital tools.

Please refer to the attached recruitment pack for the full person specification.

We’re better together.

Teignbridge District Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome expressions of interest from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, socio‑economic background, or military veteran status.

We can offer

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working – Part office based, and part home based (50/50)
• Free car parking (we also have close access to a mainline train station).
• A modern low carbon office space.
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing package.
• Heavily discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunities for career and self-development.
• 24/7 employee discount access and employee assistance support.

How to apply.

It is vital to read the job description and person specification in the attached recruitment pack for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification, drawing on your experience, skills and development to date.

Please send an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement outlining relevant experience and telling us why you are interested in the role to ***email_hidden*** .

Your supporting statement should be no longer than 2 pages of A4 (Minimum Font 12). Please ensure that any gaps in your employment history are covered. CVs without a supporting statement will not be accepted.

Closing date: Sunday 28 th June 2026 @ midnight

Interview date: Thursday 9th July 2026

No agencies please.