Senior Management Accountant, Ipswich

Job Description

• Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
• Address:Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
• Salary:£53,460 -£63,013 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:Full Time, 37 hours per week
• Contract:Permanent

This role is open tofull time,part time, andjob share applications, all of whichwill be assessed equally.

Join our team

We are looking for aSenior Management Accountantto join ourFinanceteam.

If you shareour valuesand you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Management Accountant will provide corporate leadership for management accounting, financial planning and financial performance.

You will be joining the Finance Team at an exciting time as we look to transform the service we offer to stakeholders and drive forward financial performance.

As part of the Finance Management Team, you will play a key part in making operational finance decisions.

This role is integral in leading the Business Partnering Team including direct management of five Business Partners and a wider team of eight.

You will lead on the delivery of month end process and be instrumental in delivering a balanced budget, as well as driving process transformation, ensuring a strong internal control environment.

About you

We are looking for a strong leader with a positive mindset, driven and adaptable to change.

You will be:

• CCAB Qualified - CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA or equivalent qualification
• experienced at a senior level, ideally within a public sector or similar environment
• experienced in leading and developing a team through change
• career minded, keen to make a positive impact, personable and patient dealing with colleagues and members
• enthusiastic to ensure a right for time approach and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues around the Council
• comfortable delivering to tight deadlines and be able to demonstrate your leadership skills
• able to influence at a senior level and work effectively with others, forming collaborative partnerships

About us

At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in.

We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors.

We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with:

• 60 conservation areas
• two National Landscapes
• many picturesque market towns

It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Private Health Care Options.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).
• Great learning and development opportunities.

For more information, visit ourEmployee Benefits page.

Our ways of working

We believe work is what we do, not just where we go.

We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.

For more information

For an informal discussion or to learn more about hybrid working for this role, please contactDavid Feveyear-Wardby emailing

Please read theJob Description and Person Specification (pdf)before applying for this job opportunity.

Closing date:5.00 pm, 3 June 2026.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

How to apply

Please ensure your:

• application form is fully completed, including employment and education history
• supporting statement clearly addresses how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification

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 checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

About the Team

How to apply

Step 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS).

Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template

Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.

Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the'Person specification'section of the (JD and PS)

Your statement should:

• Be no more than 2 sides of A4
• use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted)
• be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.