Financial Accountant

Salary:         £40,080 to £44,571 pro rata per annum (including a market rate supplement, pay award pending)

Contract:     Permanent, part time (20-25 hours per week - working pattern negotiable)

Location:     Bainbridge, near Leyburn (with opportunities for home and office working)

Do you want to use your financial expertise in a role where you can see the difference your work makes? As Financial Accountant, you'll provide financial advice and support that helps managers and senior colleagues make informed decisions, ensuring we make the best use of our resources to support this special landscape and the communities that live and work here.

About Us

We are the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, an organisation that protects, enhances and promotes the immense beauty, wildlife and character of the Yorkshire Dales. From expansive heather moorland tops to crags, waterfalls, and distinctive pastoral valleys, each part of the Dales has its own unique charm.

We're a relatively small organisation, which means people work closely together and can have a real influence on decisions and the way things are done. You'll be part of a small finance team that works closely with colleagues across the Authority, giving you the opportunity to see the impact of your work and build strong working relationships.

We recognise that talented people are looking for flexibility. The role is offered on a part-time basis (20-25 hours per week), with the working pattern open to discussion and opportunities for blended home and office working.

Our Yoredale office sits in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. If you're looking for a workplace with better views, you might struggle to find one.

Pay and Benefits

Alongside a rewarding and varied role, we offer an excellent package including:

• Basic salary: £37,280 to £41,771 pro rata per annum (pay award pending)
• Market rate supplement: £2,800 pro rata per annum, currently paid in addition to the basic salary
• Generous leave: starting at 26 days’ annual leave, pro rata, plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of Local Government service
• Pension: Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Professional subscription fees paid (where relevant)
• Flexible working: including flexi-time, flexi-leave and blended working options
• Wellbeing benefits: Subsidised Healthcare scheme, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme, staff discounts and employee assistance programme
• Learning and development: Ongoing support for continuing professional development and training
• Free parking at our car parks 

The Role

This is a newly created role, giving you the opportunity to shape and develop it from the outset and become a key member of our finance team.

Working alongside experienced and supportive colleagues who are committed to delivering a high-quality finance service across the Authority, you’ll play a key role in helping managers make informed financial decisions. You will:

• Partner with Section Heads to shape budgets and provide financial insight that supports effective decision-making
• Monitor revenue and capital budgets, including in-year changes
• Provide practical financial advice and training to non-financial managers
• Produce clear, accurate reports and statutory returns
• Lead internal audit and support external audit processes
• Keep up to date with CIPFA guidance and relevant legislation
• Support improvements to financial systems and processes
• Line manage and support the development of a Finance Officer
• Deputise for the Head of Finance when required

About You

You’ll be a qualified accountant who enjoys working collaboratively and making financial information accessible to others.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who bring:

• A CCAB qualification (CIPFA is particularly relevant in this role)
• Experience producing clear, reliable financial management information
• Strong analytical and spreadsheet skills
• Confidence working with non-financial colleagues and senior stakeholders
• The ability to explain financial information in a clear, practical way
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving systems

This role could suit someone looking for more flexibility, a move into the public sector, or simply the chance to use their skills in an organisation where they can see the impact of their work.

Experience in capital accounting or the public sector would be helpful, but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with experience gained in either the public or private sector.

Join Our Team!

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

For an informal conversation, please contact Michelle Clyde, Head of Finance, on [phone removed] or [email removed]  

Closing date: 11pm on Thursday, 17 September 2026

Anticipated interview date: Friday, 25 September 2026.