field_remote_option

field_job_employment_type

job_industry

field_job_occupational_field_parents_all

job_organization_name

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/6593/S1102_5_Finance_Officer_JD_Sept25.docx" target="_blank">S1102_5_Finance_Officer_JD_Sept25</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.




Are you looking for a role to join the Transactional Services Team in Wealden District Councils Finance department?

Who?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join the Transactional Services Team in our Finance department.
We are looking for someone who is committed to personal and professional development and we will support you in this with the possible opportunity to undertake appropriate professional training.

What will you be doing? 
<ul>
<li>You will deal with accounts payable, credit control, accounts receivable, banking and income allocation.</li>
<li>You’ll be first point of contact for queries from customers and will contact customers on a regular basis by phone as well as in writing.</li>
</ul>
What do you need?
<ul>
<li>The ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload.</li>
<li>To be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of the team.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills including a confident telephone manner.</li>
<li>You’ll be pro-active in the collection of outstanding debts, professional and courteous in dealing with a range of internal and external customers, and capable of working accurately and efficiently when processing transactions.</li>
<li>GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent, along with excellent ICT skills.</li>
<li>Some previous experience of computerised financial information systems and some experience working in accounts payable / accounts receivable.</li>
</ul>

What do we offer?
<ul>
<li>Working for a great, forward-thinking Local Authority.</li>
<li>Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health &amp; wellbeing scheme.</li>
<li>A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.</li>
<li>Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.</li>
<li>Free parking.</li>
<li>Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.</li>
</ul>
Post Number: S1105
Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Interview Date: w/c 20 October 2025

Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.
To Apply
Please visit our <a href="https://www.wealden.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/vacancies-listing/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">‘How to Apply</a>’ page for advice on how best to complete your application.
Click on the “Apply Online Now” link to be taken to our online recruitment portal. You will be prompted to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Remember to add a contact email address and mobile number when applying.
Please note applications could time out. So, ensure you have created an account and save your information as you go along. We would suggest you keep a copy of your personal statement on a separate document until you are ready to paste this into your application and submit.
If you are unable to apply online, have a query or require an alternative application method, please email <a href="mailto:human.resources@wealden.gov.uk" target="_blank">human.resources@wealden.gov.uk</a> or call 01892 602424. Make sure you know the post number and include it in your email or provide it when asked during your telephone call.
Ethical Use of AI in Applications
We welcome innovation and do not automatically exclude candidates who use AI tools during the application process. However, we assess each application to ensure the candidate genuinely understands the role and its requirements.
AI may be used ethically and responsibly, provided it supports, rather than compromises our core values of integrity, transparency, and fairness. During assessments and interviews, candidates must present their own skills and experience without assistance from others, external resources, or AI, unless explicitly instructed otherwise.

Finance Officer (Transactional Services)

<ul></ul>





<h2>Job introduction</h2>Want to help shape a better Brighton &amp; Hove for all?Brighton &amp; Hove is a bold, diverse and iconic coastal city. It’s a place our residents, workforce, businesses and visitors care deeply about. With rich cultural assets and a vibrant community spirit, we also face complex social challenges and stark inequalities that demand courageous leadership and fresh thinking.Like many councils, we’re navigating a tough financial landscape. But we’re not standing still. Our leadership team is united in tackling these challenges head-on, backed by an ambitious transformation programme and a commitment to innovation.You’ll be joining a learning organisation that values collaboration, creativity and impact.We’re looking for a strategic, forward-thinking leader to join our corporate leadership team and report directly to the chief executive.As our statutory Section 151 officer, you’ll lead the charge in delivering robust financial management and unlocking the potential of our property portfolio to benefit all our communities. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the city, ensuring our resources are used wisely and our ambitions are realised.This is a defining moment for Brighton &amp; Hove. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, drive change and make a lasting difference, we want to hear from you.Closing date: 20 October 2025Interview date: 24 November 2025&nbsp;Prior to the interview date, the council will also undertake a technical interview with shortlisted candidates.For an informal conversation with Jess Gibbons, Chief Executive, please contact <a href="mailto:corporateleadershipoffice@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">corporateleadershipoffice@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>. <h2>About the role</h2>At Brighton and Hove, we take a one Council approach to achieving our mission to create a better Brighton and Hove for all.&nbsp;You will be part of the Corporate Leadership Team. Together we set the tone and culture of the organisation. We are the most senior strategic advisors to the Council. We ensure the Council resources are aligned to the delivery of the Council plan. Our values and behaviours are key to us creating a City Council fit to meet the needs of our residents.As part of the extended Corporate Leadership team, you will stand with us in our commitment to be visible and adaptive leaders; to connect the organisation and with our residents; to create space for creativity and innovation; to reflect and learn from our mistakes; and to strive to build psychological safety throughout our interactions.As Director of Property and Finance, you will report&nbsp;directly to the CEO. You will lead the overall direction and continuous improvement of the council to ensure the effective provision of services and the delivery of priorities as set out by members and in the Council Plan.Your areas of direct responsibility include the statutory S151 role, Strategic Property and estates management, Welfare, Revenues &amp; Business Support, Financial Operations and Procurement and Audit (via our shared services partnership ORBIS).You will lead and manage a service directorate management team made up of: • Head of Strategic Property • Head of Welfare, Revenues and Business Support • Deputy Chief Finance Officer and Head of Corporate Finance • Head of Finance, Families, Children and Wellbeing Directorate • Head of Finance, Homes and Adult Social Care Directorate •&nbsp;Head of Finance, City, Central &amp; Contracted Services • Orbis roles: Chief Internal Auditor and Orbis Director of ProcurementThis role is politically restricted. &nbsp;For further information on what this means for employees in post, please click on the document attachment below.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Key documents relevant to this role are available from the <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/become-our-new-director-finance-and-property" target="_blank">Director of Property and Finance microsite</a>.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
We are able to offer support with relocation expenses (up to £10,000) if qualifying criteria is met
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>
Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.
As part of your application, you will need to complete your career and education history and answer some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance?_ga=2.127035213.1983554457.1758526544-1735845399.1754043247" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process also please use the council’s organisational learning framework (attached below) to help shape your answers.
Enhanced vetting for senior recruitment
As part of our pre-employment checks, please be aware that our audit team will carry out a public profile search on all candidates who progress to the shortlist. Our final offers are subject to enhanced vetting, which also includes a review of the previous 5 years employment history. If there are any findings of potential concern, these will be discussed before any job offer is made.
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">How we create a fair and inclusive workplace</a>.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Director of Property and Finance

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5961/Recruitment_Privacy_Notice.pdf" target="_blank">Recruitment_Privacy_Notice</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5962/Blended_Working_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Blended_Working_Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5963/Equalities_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Equalities_Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5964/Flexible_Working_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Flexible_Working_Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5967/Senior_Accountant__Commercial___Projects__-_Job_Description_Person_Specification.pdf" target="_blank">Senior_Accountant__Commercial___Projects__-_Job_Description_Person_Specification</a></li></ul>

In order to apply for this vacancy please use the Apply Online link below. No CVs or applications from Agencies accepted.



<h4>Senior Accountant (Commercial &amp; Projects)</h4>
<h4>Post No. 44501</h4>
<h4>Salary: Salary starting from £37,280 to £46,142 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)</h4>
<h4>Grade: Grade 6/7&nbsp;</h4>
Hours: 37 hours per week
Place of Work:&nbsp; Worthing Town Hall/hybrid working – office-based with some home working
We are seeking a Senior Accountant (Commercial and Projects) to support the Principal Accountant (Capital and Assets) in producing, maintaining, updating, monitoring and closing of all records relating to capital budgets, capital expenditure, capital income, capital assets and capital reserves.&nbsp;
In this role, you will also be the financial lead in supporting the organisation's commercial strategy, providing advice and information in relation to work driven by the commercial strategy.&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Support the coordination of the preparation of capital accounting, including budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.</li>
<li>Support and advise project and commercial teams on financial viability and compliance.</li>
<li>Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting related to capital and asset management.</li>
<li>Assist in providing financial aspects of audits, risk assessments, and long-term asset planning.</li>
<li>To provide commercial acumen and a creative approach to problems, acting in an advisory capacity to financial conversations linked to the councils’ operations including robust cost modelling and financial advice.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
We are looking for an accountant with some knowledge of local government finance or similar complex environments:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Capital accounting frameworks and asset management.</li>
<li>Excellent technical skills with a strategic mindset.</li>
<li>Experience of working across teams, especially within multi-disciplinary and project-based settings.</li>
</ul>
This is an exciting time to be part of a modern, ambitious council driving innovation and transformation. You’ll be empowered to make a difference and shape how we manage and invest in our assets to deliver real value to our communities.
If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to receiving your application!
At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.&nbsp;
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.&nbsp;
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.&nbsp; This includes:
<ul>
<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
<li>Occupational Health</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
<li>Employee resource groups/networks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Buddy Support Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
</ul>
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Adur & Worthing Councils

Senior Accountant (Commercial & Projects)

<ul></ul>





<h2>Job introduction</h2>37 hrs pw, term-time plus 2 wks (8am – 4.00pm Mon – Thurs &amp; 8am – 3.30 Fri) (work 41 weeks/paid 47.36 weeks including Annual Leave Allowance)LGA/NJC Scale SO1/2 SCP 23 - 28 Actual Salary range £31,361 – £35,658Blatchington Mill School needs a Senior Finance Officer to lead the Finance team on a temporary basis at this large and popular secondary school.&nbsp;This is a pivotal role in our business section, working with an Assistant to support the School Business Manager in all operational and strategic matters relating to financial management.&nbsp;There is a high volume of operational processes undertaken in the finance team and a requirement to report regularly to Leadership and the Governors of this LA maintained large secondary school.Paid weeks per year:&nbsp;47.36&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Fixed term:&nbsp;Maternity CoverStart date: Required November ‘25 or as soon as possible to allow for a handover <h2>About the role</h2>This position is demanding and satisfying with a need to adhere to national and local statutory regulations and to uphold a high level of probity in line with School Financial Value Standards.The successful candidate will have an excellent attention to detail, be flexible and enthusiastic with an ability to manage their own work and that of others.We hope to attract applications from candidates with experience of similar roles either in an educational setting or elsewhere. &nbsp;Induction and training will be provided and we encourage ongoing professional development. &nbsp;This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a local authority maintained secondary school.At Blatchington Mill School we welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.&nbsp;For further details and an application form please visit:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/key-information/vacancies/senior-finance-officer-maternity-cover/" target="_blank">https://www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/key-information/vacancies/senior-finance-officer-maternity-cover/</a> Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2025 (noon)Interview date: During week beginning 13th OctoberHow to apply: Please send our completed application forms via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@blatchtingtonmill.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@blatchtingtonmill.org.uk</a> addressed to Amanda Brasington.&nbsp; CVs alone cannot be considered.Telephone: (01273) &nbsp;221224Website:&nbsp;<a href="//www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk" target="_blank">www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk</a> The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates in advance of interview dates where appropriate. Applications will be considered as soon as they are received, with a view to an early interview.<h2>Additional information</h2>Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityBlatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment.Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented on the school's staff.&nbsp;(Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply).Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

4 Finance Jobs in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK