https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-accountant-technical-hays-senior-finance--97da2f02-eb48-48af-9cee-354b647d56ea RSS feed for Senior Accountant - Technical at Hays Senior Finance. en-gb Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:31:49 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-accountant-technical-hays-senior-finance--97da2f02-eb48-48af-9cee-354b647d56ea https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-accountant-technical-hays-senior-finance--97da2f02-eb48-48af-9cee-354b647d56ea Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Essex | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Permanent | Senior Accountant - Business Partnering & Financial Leadership Location: Uttlesford District Council (predominantly remote with periodic on-site meetings) Reports to: Chief Accountant / Finance Manager Department: Finance Job Purpose A senior finance role focused on delivering high-quality financial leadership, business partnering, and strategic support across Council services. You will work closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders to provide insight, challenge, and guidance to support effective decision-making, alongside contributing to the Council''s statutory and financial reporting responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Business Partnering & Service Support Act as a trusted finance business partner to service areas, providing proactive financial advice and challenge. Support budget holders with financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. Translate financial information into clear insights to support operational and strategic decisions. Build strong working relationships across the organisation to embed a culture of financial accountability. Financial Management & Reporting Contribute to budget setting, in-year monitorin... Permanent