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Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. #J-18808-Ljbffr

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a financially stable and forward-thinking public sector organisation during a period of significant change and transformation. We are seeking a finance professional with previous local authority or council experience, who can bring a strong understanding of public sector financial reporting, annual accounts and audit requirements. This is a highly visible position offering exposure to strategic financial decision-making, major projects and organisational change initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial support across the organisation, with particular responsibility for annual accounts, audit liaison, budgeting, treasury management and capital accounting. This is a highly visible position offering exposure to strategic financial decision-making, major projects and organisational change initiatives. This role would suit an ambitious accountant looking to broaden their experience within a complex and evolving environment while contributing to the development of a high-performing finance function. Key Responsibilities • Lead and contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements and supporting working papers., • Act as a key contact throughout the external audit process., • Support the delivery of annual budgets, medium-term financial planning and forecasting., • Oversee treasury management activities, including investments, cash flow and borrowing., • Manage capital accounting and asset register requirements., • Provide technical accounting expertise and advice to stakeholders across the organisation., • Lead or support cross-functional projects and organisational initiatives., • Mentor and support colleagues within the finance team., • Deputise for senior finance leadership when required. [JD - Seven...ct Council | Word] About You We are keen to speak with commercially aware and technically strong finance professionals who possess: Essential • CCAB or CIMA qualification., • Significant experience in financial accounting and reporting., • Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning and audit processes., • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet challenging deadlines., • Leadership experience and a collaborative working style. What's on Offer? • Hybrid working arrangement., • 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays., • Additional leave linked to service., • Extra Christmas closure day., • Generous Local Government Pension Scheme., • Free parking., • Employee discounts and salary sacrifice benefits., • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support