Accounting Technician

• Grade: H -I (Career Graded)
• Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Your next role is about more than numbers

At North Yorkshire Council, finance is about far more than spreadsheets and reconciliations. It's about helping deliver vital services, supporting communities, and making a real difference to the lives of people across the largest county in England.

As an Accounting Technician, you'll join a professional and highly respected finance service that helps manage more than £1 billion of public funding. From supporting schools and highways to adult social care and children’s services, your work will help ensure resources are used effectively to deliver the best possible outcomes for residents across North Yorkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a large, complex and forward-thinking organisation. Whether you're looking to broaden your experience, build your technical expertise or take the next step in your finance career, we'll provide the challenge, support and opportunities to help you succeed.

About the Role

As an Accounting Technician, you will be part of a professional finance team providing high-quality financial support and advice to a wide range of council services and external clients.

Working within our business partnering model, you will support a wide range of council services, providing financial advice, analysis and support that helps mangers make informed decisions. You’ll gain exposure to diverse service areas, work alongside experienced finance professionals and play a key role in ensuring strong financial management across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting the preparation and monitoring of budgets and financial forecasts.

Assisting with financial reporting, analysis and reconciliations.

Providing financial guidance and support to managers and budget holders.

Working with finance colleagues to deliver consistent and high-quality financial services.

Supporting year-end accounts and other statutory financial processes.

Helping to identify opportunities for service improvement and efficiency.

Contributing to projects and activities across the wider Finance Service as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, building positive working relationships and turning financial information into meaningful insight.

You will:

You’ll be a qualified accounting technician of the Association of Accounting Technicians (Level 4) or equivalent body preferably with some post qualification experience, or hold the Certificate level of the CIPFA professional qualification.

Has experience of working in a finance, accounting or financial support environment.

Possesses strong numerical and analytical skills.

Can interpret financial information accurately and present it clearly.

Has excellent communication and customer service skills.

Is organised, accurate and able to manage competing priorities.

Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Is committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Why Join Us?

North Yorkshire Council is committed to delivering excellent services and achieving value for money for our residents. Our Finance Team plays a critical role in helping services succeed, and we're looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

If you are passionate about finance, enjoy problem solving, and want to develop your career within a modern local government finance service, we'd love to hear from you.

In return, we offer:

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of service areas.

Ongoing training and professional development.

A chance to make a real difference in delivering services to residents and communities across North Yorkshire.

* Access to a comprehensive range of employee benefits and wellbeing support.

Apply today and help shape the future of North Yorkshire Council.

More information:

For more information contact Zoe Inman ([email protected]) and Abby Barker ([email protected])

Key Documents:

Job description.pdf

Total Rewards Brochure

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026

Interview Date: w/c 16th November 2026

Interview Location: Microsoft Teams

Using AI? Please follow our guidance to ensure your application reflects your own knowledge and experience: www.northyorks.gov.uk/advice-your-job-application

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

Accounting Technician

• Salary: £32,578 - £39,481
• Posted: 21/10/2026
• Closing date: 08/11/2026
• Closing time: 23:59 (GMT)