Overview
Secondment Opportunity (6 Months)
Full Time - 37 hours per week
INTERNAL ONLY (DCC Employees Only)
A full time secondment opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic finance professional to join Finance - Inclusion and Learning. If you are an effective communicator and inspiring team leader with first class interpersonal skills we want to hear from you.
Excellent IT and analytical skills with a sound understanding of accounting principles are also essential, as is the ability to organise and prioritise often conflicting workloads to achieve results accurately and on time.
It is an exciting time to be joining our finance team, we have several key transformation projects getting under way which will define our service for years to come.
As a finance professional you will have a critical role in shaping and leading our service, ensuring systems are fit for purpose, remain relevant in an ever-changing environment, and deliver our fundamental purpose of securing excellent financial stewardship and probity.
Role
Principal Accountant - Inclusion and Learning
Providing strategic and operational financial management advice and support across the Inclusion and Learning Service, particularly the challenges within High Needs Block and Devon's Safety Valve Agreement. Interpreting Government guidance and legislation, assessing the impact and providing advice to Members, Senior Managers, Schools and Providers on the implications for Devon County Council and co-ordinating returns to the Department of Education will form part of this role's responsibilities.
Devon County Council is an ACCA approved employer, CIMA premier partner and a CIPFA platinum accredited employer. We are committed to supporting your professional studies and continuing professional development while providing professionally and personally rewarding opportunities to enhance your career.
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website
* Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme - available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life
* Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role)
* Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme
Interview
Interview Date: 18/09/2025
Informal discussion
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Adrian Fox on 01392 383269.
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Internal Applicants
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
Please click here to see the Job Description
* DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
* Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
* This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
* Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
* For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
* We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
* This role requires a DBS disclosure.
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