Capital Accountant
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41,771 to £46,142 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade I: £41,771 - £46,142 per annum (pay award pending from 1st April 26) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Cannock, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Cannock Chase Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RF275 |
Summary
Capital Accountant
Role Number: RF275
Grade I: £41,771 - £46,142 per annum (pay award pending from 1st April 26)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
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Why join us?
Working for Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils gives you the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:
• Flexitime scheme to support work–life balance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free car parking
• Casual Car User Allowance
• Payment of one professional fee per year
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About the role:
Cannock Chase and Stafford Borough Councils’ shared finance service is seeking a Capital Accountant to lead the financial management of the Councils Capital Programme. This exciting opportunity offers the successful applicant a chance to be part of an innovative shared finance service working across two neighbouring local authorities.
This role gives the opportunity to support the business by playing a key role in supporting strategic investment decisions and ensuring sound monitoring and production of the Councils multi-year capital programme.
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About you:
CCAB qualified and a member of relevant accountancy body is essential; you will have previous experience of local government finance regulations along with the ability to provide professionally sound financial information both verbally and in writing to Officers and Members of the Council.
Further details are available in the supporting documentation.
This post will be subject to a Standard DBS disclousre.
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How to apply:
Apply online at: https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk
Alternatively, contact us on 01543 462621 or email us quoting the role number at:
✉ recruitment@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
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Closing date: Friday 5th June 2026
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Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers
Role Number: RF275
Grade I: £41,771 - £46,142 per annum (pay award pending from 1st April 26)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
________________________________________
Why join us?
Working for Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils gives you the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:
• Flexitime scheme to support work–life balance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free car parking
• Casual Car User Allowance
• Payment of one professional fee per year
________________________________________
About the role:
Cannock Chase and Stafford Borough Councils’ shared finance service is seeking a Capital Accountant to lead the financial management of the Councils Capital Programme. This exciting opportunity offers the successful applicant a chance to be part of an innovative shared finance service working across two neighbouring local authorities.
This role gives the opportunity to support the business by playing a key role in supporting strategic investment decisions and ensuring sound monitoring and production of the Councils multi-year capital programme.
________________________________________
About you:
CCAB qualified and a member of relevant accountancy body is essential; you will have previous experience of local government finance regulations along with the ability to provide professionally sound financial information both verbally and in writing to Officers and Members of the Council.
Further details are available in the supporting documentation.
This post will be subject to a Standard DBS disclousre.
________________________________________
How to apply:
Apply online at: https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk
Alternatively, contact us on 01543 462621 or email us quoting the role number at:
✉ recruitment@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
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Closing date: Friday 5th June 2026
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Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers
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