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<h4>Senior Accountant </h4><h4>Post No. 2094</h4><h4>Salary: Starting from £42,839 to £46,142 per annum</h4><h4>Grade: Grade 7 </h4>Hours 37 per weekPlace of Work: Worthing Town HallFlexible hybrid working – office-based with some home workingClosing date: 12th November 2025 at 23:55pmInterview date: TBCWe have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Senior Accountant, to join us as a key member of the Council’s Finance team.As a Senior Accountant, reporting to the Principal Accountant you will be responsible for producing, maintaining, updating, monitoring and closure of all records relating to assigned areas.This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial management of a diverse range of services and work alongside dedicated professionals in a council that is committed to making a positive impact for the local community.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Preparation of budgets, monitoring, and reporting for specified areas.</li><li>Provide advice to Heads of Service and Service Managers to assist in managing their financial affairs.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Assist in providing financial aspects of audits, risk assessments, and long-term asset planning. </li><li>To complete all relevant statutory returns, grant claims and other relevant returns relevant to the role.</li><li>Reconciliation of assigned areas.</li></ul>We are looking for an accountant with proven experience of finance in a complex organisation and shares a commitment to continuous improvement, as well as:<ul><li>Excellent technical skills with a strategic mindset.</li><li>Experience of working across teams, especially within multi-disciplinary and project-based settings.</li><li>Some knowledge of local government finance or similar complex environments. </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 form!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. 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. Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. 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 </li><li>Buddy Support Programme </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.





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<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>At Southwark Council, we’re more than a local authority, we’re a community powered by integrity, innovation, and inclusion. It is a vibrant, diverse borough at the heart of London, home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population. Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London.We are proud to be one of the few councils in the sector to have consistently received clean audit opinions including for the financial year 2023-24 – a testament of our commitment to financial excellence and strong governance. Now’s your chance to join a forward-thinking finance team at the heart of local government. Drive innovation through major initiatives like ERP modernisation, enjoy flexible working, and grow in a culture that values integrity, inclusion and professional development.As a Senior Finance Manager (Deputy Chief Accountant) within our Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting function, you’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening the council’s financial foundations, ensuring transparency, compliance, and strategic alignment at every level.What makes this role stand out: <ul><li>Modernisation at scale: Be at the forefront of transformation, supporting the modernisation of systems and processes to deliver smarter, faster, more accurate financial management.</li><li>Empowered leadership: Join a high-performing, collaborative finance team where your expertise drives innovation, improvement, and accountability across all services.</li></ul><h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4><ul><li>Develop and manage the Council’s financial strategy and core financial services, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and statutory obligations.</li><li>Lead the sub-team within Corporate Finance responsible for key technical and statutory functions, including: </li><ul><li>Delivery of the Statement of Accounts and key statutory returns (e.g. RA/RO, Whole of Government Accounts).</li><li>Managing day-to-day liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Providing VAT, tax, and technical accounting advice across council services.</li><li>Overseeing Collection Fund accounting and assessing implications for the wider budget. </li></ul><li>Advise Senior Management, Cabinet Members, and Committees on financial policy, compliance, and reporting.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, controls, and performance frameworks.</li><li>Lead, empower, and develop your finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4>Our team provides first-class Finance support across multiple service directorates. We need a dynamic and experienced Senior Finance Officer who will bring a blend of the following: <ul><li>A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent) with strong leadership experience in a complex environment.</li><li>Deep technical accounting expertise, including statutory reporting and financial control.</li><li>Exceptional analytical, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.</li><li>A strategic mindset with the confidence to challenge, innovate, and inspire change.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4>About Southwark CouncilAt Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark </a>Salary Range: £59,526 - £74,040 JNC Benefit: £2724 Application Closing Date: 11:59pm on 30th of November 2025Interview Date: W/C 8th of December 2025 We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care.</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-PC1 Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2641431&amp;ptId=108923" target="_blank">Job Description &amp; Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Senior Finance Manager

<a href="index.cfm?fa=jobs.accessapplication">Load Application</a><h4>Apprentice - Finance </h4>Location: Council Offices, BenfleetJob Title: Finance ApprenticeFull Time – 37 hours per week Grade: Apprentice Rate Castle Point Borough Council is looking for a Finance Apprentice to join our busy Finance team within the Corporate and Customer Directorate.We are seeking someone who can:<ul><li>Assist with financial reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Process transactions, refunds, and system interfaces</li><li>Support budget preparation and year-end accounts</li><li>Help maintain the contracts register and insurance records</li><li>Learn VAT and CIS processes as part of their apprenticeship training</li><li>Provide administrative support across the Finance service</li></ul>Key Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Good communication and teamwork skills</li><li>Willingness to learn and develop professionally</li><li>Basic IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Word</li></ul>Experience:Previous experience in a finance or office environment is desirable but not essential.Qualifications:Applicants must be willing to undertake a relevant finance or accounting qualification as part of the apprenticeship.Not only is this a great opportunity to start your career in local government finance, but you’ll also benefit from:<ul><li>27 days annual leave</li><li>FREE gym membership</li><li>Supportive team environment and training opportunities</li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact: Carrie Cox, Chief Accountant Email: <a href="mailto:CCox@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">CCox@castlepoint.gov.uk</a> Phone: 01268 882355The successful applicant will be subject to a Basic Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus. Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/652/Finance Apprentice - JD.pdf">Finance Apprentice - JD.pdf</a> (146kb)</li></ul>





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Apprentice - Finance

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will manage a small team of professionals to deliver a high-quality service to the organisation. You will be supporting the Head of Finance in the annual financial cycle, including annual budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy preparation, budget monitoring and the Statement of Accounts production. As well as supporting the delivery of the financial and corporate accounting functions of the Financial Services Team. You will also be the lead financial support for the exciting Capital Programme and Housing Revenue Accounts. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.<ul></ul>

Uttlesford District Council (Essex)

Senior Accountant

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PARKING FINANCE MANAGER
Are you up for a challenge?
We are looking for a Parking Finance Manager for the Parking Service..
Among other things, you will be responsible for budget monitoring, control, review, analysis and outturn forecasting.
If you are interested in the role, please apply and indicate how you meet the person specification.
Please note: You must indicate how you meet the person specification, (addressing the knowledge, skills, experience/training and other requirements sections) or you may not be shortlisted for interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
For more information, please contact Osagie Ezekiel (<a href="mailto:Osagie.ezekiel@merton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Osagie.ezekiel@merton.gov.uk</a>)

London Borough of Merton

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Income and Resource Manager - Public Ream £54,267 - £57,402 &nbsp;per annum Newham is a vibrant inner-city borough in the heart of East London with excellent transport links to the rest of the Capital and South-East England. Home to the Olympic Park, the Royal Docks and City Hall, it is also one of the youngest and most diverse councils in the country, with a mission to Build a Fairer Newham for all of its Residents.&nbsp; &nbsp; The Income and Resource Manager role sits within the Public Realm directorate and has strategic oversight of the operation revenue and capital budgets with a value of approximately £26m within this area. Public Realm in Newham includes Street Cleansing, Waste and Recycling and Parks among other areas. The post acts as critical friend and internal audit for 30 budgets including 8 holding accounts. This role is a strategic and analytical based on the budget available, the forecasted spend and the Councils overall goals and objectives including savings targets and opportunities for growth. The post holder will report a monthly overview to the Director of Public Realm providing budget analysis, income forecast, risks and mitigations along with budget pressures and resolutions. You will need to be able to delivery complex data in a format suitable for your audience, who may not have a financial background.&nbsp; You will be able to develop your skills understanding complex service delivery, working with stakeholders at all levels and contributing to the financial stability of the Council. You will need to keep up to date with the legislative changes and changes within the organisation that will need to be reflected in the Directorates budgets.&nbsp; The post holder will be working directly with Heads of Service to support their financial operations and budget setting process. Knowledge of a zero based budgeting will be required as the service uses zero based budgeting annually to plan their forthcoming financial year. The post holder manages the Resource Officer who oversees, analyses and works with the payroll department to ensure all 500 Public Realm officers, including agency staff are paid accurately each month.&nbsp; The postholder will require excellent communication skills to work with staff and members at all levels within the organisation both within Public Realm and the wider Council including OneSource. You will be required to have a close working relationship with collages in the Corporate Finance team.&nbsp; The Income and Resource Manager role has strategic oversight of the Public Realm operation revenue and capital budgets with a value of approximately £26m. The post acts as critical friend and internal audit for 30 budgets including 8 holding accounts. This role is a strategic and analytical based on the budget available, the forecasted spend and the Councils overall goals and objectives including savings targets and opportunities for growth. The post holder will report a monthly overview to the Director of Public Realm providing budget analysis, income forecast, risks and mitigations along with budget pressures and resolutions. You will need to be able to delivery complex data in a format suitable for your audience, who may not have a financial background.&nbsp; You will be able to develop your skills understanding complex service delivery, working with stakeholders at all levels and contributing to the financial stability of the Council. You will need to keep up to date with the legislative changes and changes within the organisation that will need to be reflected in the Directorates budgets.&nbsp; The post holder will be working directly with Heads of Service to support their financial operations and budget setting process. Knowledge of a zero based budgeting will be required as the service uses zero based budgeting annually to plan their forthcoming financial year. The post holder manages the Resource Officer who oversees, analyses and works with the payroll department to ensure all 500 Public Realm officers, including agency staff are paid accurately each month.&nbsp; The postholder will require excellent communication skills to work with staff and members at all levels within the organisation both within Public Realm and the wider Council including OneSource. You will be required to have a close working relationship with collages in the Corporate Finance team.&nbsp; For more information on the role, please contact <a href="mailto:Lynsey.Smith@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lynsey.Smith@newham.gov.uk</a>. Please view JD here Closes: 14th November 2025 Interviews and test: 20th November 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Income and Resource Manager - Public Realm

<ul><li>Reference: RC179 </li><li>Division: Corporate Finance </li><li>Salary: £32,287.00 - £38,133.00 per annum </li><li>Contract type: Permanent </li><li>Posted on: 24 October 2025 </li><li>Interview date:26 November 2025</li><li>Extra payment(s): Not applicable </li></ul><ul><li>Positions: 1 </li><li>Category: Finance </li><li>Grade: F - G </li><li>Working hours: 37 per week </li><li>Closing date: 16 November 2025 </li><li>Location: Town Hall, Crawley </li><li>Location type: Hybrid </li></ul><a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> About the role </h4>As Deputy Business Rates Officer, you’ll help deliver a responsive and accurate Business Rates service within Corporate Finance. You’ll support the day-to-day management of NNDR accounts, checking liabilities, processing rateable value changes (including splits/mergers), maintaining the property database, and monitoring payments and arrears so collection targets are met. &nbsp; You’ll work closely with the Business Rates Officer, the Valuation Office Agency and other council teams to resolve complex cases, prepare accurate reports, and, when required, support court proceedings. The role suits someone with strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and a practical grasp of local taxation who enjoys balancing analysis with customer contact.Crawley is a great place to work, with a thriving business district and excellent transport connections including nearby Gatwick Airport. We are based in our modern Town Hall which opened in 2023 and is located a short walk from the town centre and railway station.We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.<h4> Additional information </h4>This is a career-graded post at scale F/G, with progression based on competence, experience and service need. &nbsp; The role reports to the Business Rates Officer and sits within a supportive Revenues team.&nbsp; This role follows a hybrid working model, with the option to work from home and an expectation to attend the office at least two days per week in line with corporate guidelines. &nbsp;Occasional site visits and court attendance may also be required, depending on service needs.&nbsp; Training and ongoing development will be available to build expertise in NNDR legislation and systems.&nbsp;<h4> Employee benefits </h4>We offer a generous employee <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits">benefits package</a>, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.<h4> Our way of working </h4>Our shared <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/values-and-behaviours">values and behaviours</a> reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.<h4> Safer recruitment </h4>Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.<h4> How to apply </h4>Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email <a href="mailto:stuart.keast@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">stuart.keast@crawley.gov.uk</a>, Business Rates Officer, or call on 01293 438461.<a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> Related documents </h4><ul><li><a href="/sites/default/files/document_webform_uploads/deputy-business-rates-officer-job-description.pdf"> Deputy Business Rates Officer job description (PDF, 145.94 KB) </a></li></ul>





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Deputy Business Rates Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>The Pensions Service is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Operations team as a Pensions Officer. You will be performance focused and driven to provide excellent customer service. You must demonstrate a flexible approach to delivering all aspects of pension administration. &nbsp; We are a very friendly team and there is plenty of opportunity for development within the Pensions Service.Please be advised that previous applicants within the last 6 months need not apply.&nbsp;Please note that your personal statement should contain details of how you meet the essential criteria (including desirable criteria if applicable), we will not be reviewing CVs.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>You’ll need previous experience of working within the LGPS and ideally experience in a similar role. Your excellent communication skills and confidence with analysing pension issues and offering sound, reliable and professional information will enable you to explain clearly complex pension issues to non-specialists.You will be able to pay high attention to detail to ensure all tasks are processed efficiently and accurately in line with the LGPS regulations using a variety of MS Office and IT resources.Previous experience using Altair and/or ERP is advantageous.We will provide full and comprehensive training to give you the skills and confidence you need to complete the role.Please see person specification for a full list of essential and desirable criteria.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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Permanent – Full Time
Location: Lynton House, Ilford
This is an exciting time for the London Borough of Redbridge; we are at the heart of regeneration and change in East London, with unprecedented investment in the area expected in the next few years and Cross Rail will open up new opportunities for new homes and jobs.&nbsp;We benefit&nbsp;from excellent transport links across London and Essex and our offices, based in Ilford, are only 9 minutes from Stratford and 18 minutes from Liverpool Street, in the heart of the city.
As part of the on-going strengthening of our pensions administration team, we are excited to offer the new-created post of&nbsp;Technical Officer. The successful applicant will be forward thinking, pro-active in bringing innovative ideas to the team. You will also be responsible for updating the pensions system (Altair) with system enhancements, regulatory changes as well as running data extracts, HMRC returns and monthly payroll interfaces. You will also have solid experience in administering the LGPS, fully conversant with the various sets of regulations and passionate about working with the pensions team to deliver a high-quality service for scheme members.
This role also involves liaising with employers and schools with regards to onboarding them on interfaces Including i-Connect) where currently not in place. To be responsible for maintaining the pension system to ensure the integrity, development, accuracy and usability of the system and other associated computerised and on-line systems as may be in use, providing the assurance that they can assist in the accurate, efficient and effective administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

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London Borough of Redbridge

Pensions Technical Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
You will lead the coordination of resourcing panels and manage the financial arrangements for care packages, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with statutory regulations.&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;work closely with commissioning managers, frontline teams, and finance colleagues to reconcile data,&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;income, and support the delivery of high-quality services for children and families.&nbsp;
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This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing commissioning team that is committed to improving outcomes for children and families.&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;be part of a supportive environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued.&nbsp;
Apply now&nbsp;to help shape the future of children’s services through smarter resource allocation.&nbsp;

Resource Allocation Officer

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About Us
Waverley and Guildford Borough Councils are on a bold journey of transformation, committed to setting the benchmark for high-performance local government. We’re not just keeping pace – we’re leading the way. With a relentless focus on delivering for our communities, we’re driven by a shared vision to be ambitious, innovative, and people-centred in everything we do.
As part of our continued evolution, we’re looking for a Strategic Director of Finance and Resources to join our visionary leadership team. This role is about more than numbers – it’s about shaping the future of our councils. You will have the opportunity to lead the Finance, Assets &amp; Property, and Commercial functions across both councils, driving forward key financial strategies, supporting transformative change, and ensuring the sustainable future of the services that matter most to our residents.
Role Overview
As the Strategic Director of Finance and Resources, you will be a pivotal figure in driving the financial success of Waverley and Guildford. Reporting directly to Pedro Wrobel, the Joint Chief Executive of both councils, you will provide high-level financial leadership, shape long-term strategies, and ensure that resources are used to their maximum potential. Your role will be crucial in supporting our ambitious goals, providing expert advice to elected councillors and staff, and building a culture of innovation, efficiency, and collaboration.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you’ll have the chance to directly influence the direction of both councils, contributing to key corporate programmes and projects. As Section 151 Officer, you will also have ultimate responsibility for ensuring robust financial governance and supporting business continuity, risk management, and the delivery of essential services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead with Vision: Provide strategic direction for Finance, Assets &amp; Property, and Commercial services across both councils. - Shape Financial Strategy: Develop and implement long-term financial plans to ensure the councils’ financial sustainability and success. - Empower Teams: Foster a high-performance culture, empowering managers and staff to deliver outstanding, customer-focused services. -Be the Expert: Advise elected councillors and senior leadership on financial matters, helping to guide key decisions and support the councils’ priorities. - Drive Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of key corporate projects and initiatives. - Lead Business Continuity: Champion health &amp; safety management and ensure that the councils are prepared for business continuity in times of need. - Champion Diversity &amp; Inclusion: Promote equality and inclusivity at every level, ensuring that both councils lead with integrity and respect.
About You
We’re looking for a confident, innovative, and experienced leader who is passionate about public service and has the vision to drive meaningful change. You should have significant post-qualification experience in strategic financial management and governance, ideally within a local government context. You’ll need to be a skilled communicator, capable of providing clear, solutions-driven financial advice, managing complex risks, and guiding teams through transformation.
As Section 151 Officer, you’ll bring not only financial expertise but also a collaborative mindset and an ability to foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and performance.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
✔️ Professional accountancy qualifications (CIPFA or equivalent). ✔️ Extensive experience in strategic financial management and governance, ideally in local government. ✔️ Proven leadership ability, with experience managing large teams and substantial budgets. ✔️ In-depth knowledge of local government financial frameworks and regulations. ✔️ A collaborative, change-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. ✔️ A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents while shaping the future of local government. Under the leadership of Pedro Wrobel, our Joint Chief Executive, you will be empowered to take bold actions, lead innovative projects, and work alongside passionate colleagues who are all committed to our shared mission.
With Waverley and Guildford Councils, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re joining a movement. We offer an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive environment where you can grow, lead, and deliver results that matter.
Ready to Lead the Change?
If you're an experienced, dynamic leader who is ready to take on this challenge and be part of an exciting journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note this role is politically restricted.
Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Friday 31st October 2025.
Interview date: To be confirmed.

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About Portsmouth City CouncilPortsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/" target="_blank">Learn more about our values and behaviours</a>.Job introductionWe are looking for a proactive, detailed-oriented and enthusiastic candidate to join our finance service as a Deputy Payroll and Pensions Manager. This is as full time role based at the Civic Offices with some hybrid working depending on business needs. Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week required, however during the handover period there would be a requirement to be office based full time. Your new roleReporting to the Payroll and Pension Manager and part of the Financial Service's Team, you will assist in leading a section comprising 10 staff, ensuring that effective internal and external customer relationships are maintained and that the operational activities of the Payroll and Pensions Section are supported by efficient systems and transactional processes.Key responsibilities include overseeing end-to-end payroll processing, including starters, leavers, and statutory deductions. Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and pension scheme requirements (e.g. LGPS, TPS).Maintaining payroll systems and support data integrity and GDPR compliance. Providing expert advice and guidance on payroll matters to staff and managers.The post holder will proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the service is delivered to exacting standards.Who is the person?The ideal candidate holds a nationally recognised payroll qualification and demonstrates a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. They bring proven success in managing large-scale payroll and pension operations, with in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, HMRC tax regulations, and transactional processes. Their experience includes implementing process efficiencies and system upgrades, supported by high-level IT skills. They possess excellent verbal and written communication abilities, capable of producing high-quality reports and managing complex stakeholder relationships. With extensive experience in customer-facing roles, both internal and external, they approach their work with positivity, proactivity, enthusiasm, and sound judgement.Our recruitment processFull information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/support-for-applicants/" target="_blank">Support for applicants - Careers portal</a>Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. We offerhybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office required, however during the handover period there would be a requirement to be office based full time, please ensure you can fulfil this prior to submitting your application.You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at<a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact<a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Interview date: Week Commencing 1st December 2025

Deputy Payroll & Pensions Manager

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We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Looking to grow your Finance career whilst making a real difference? We're on the hunt for a reliable and organised Finance Assistant to join our supportive and fast-paced Children and Young People's Finance Team. The successful candidate will provide support to Principal Accountants, in the provision of an effective accountancy service to the Children's and Young Peoples Department, supporting essential Children's Services and Schools across St Helens. The role will including budget monitoring, data input, invoice queries and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.
The successful candidate will have excellent numerical, written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work to deadlines and to respond to the ad-hoc needs of the service. The ability to analyse financial data and advise appropriately is a key skill of the role. If you want to be part of a team that supports real impact in the community, we'd love to hear from you.
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the role to assist with your application.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Charlotte Turner on 01744676331 or via email at <a href="mailto:CharlotteTurner@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">CharlotteTurner@sthelens.gov.uk</a>
 


Equality &amp; Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles




Making a Difference
Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer..<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page</a>

St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>Our Personal Budgets Support Service (PBSS) team is a small team that delivers payroll services to Direct Payment recipients, both Adults and Children, within West Northamptonshire. &nbsp;The role requires liaising with service users, other West Northamptonshire Council teams, HMRC, Pensions Regulator and providing reports to line management.In this role you will be establishing and maintaining systems and procedures to deliver the service most effectively. &nbsp;You will need to have an understanding of employment law and be able to apply this effectively.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>We are looking for an experienced payroller that has worked in a small team and can also work independently when required. &nbsp;Are you a team player who can also use their own initiative? &nbsp;This may be the role for you.You will be used to a fast-paced environment and able to deal with enquiries from a broad range of people including service users, peers and managers. &nbsp;You will be confident in your knowledge and ability to discuss all aspects of payroll.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

PBSS Finance Payroll Coordinator

<h4>Senior Accountant (Collection Fund &amp; Tax)</h4><h4>Post No. 42127</h4><h4>Salary: Starting from £42,839 to £46,142 per annum</h4><h4>Grade: Grade 7 </h4>Hours 37 per weekPlace of Work: Worthing Town HallFlexible hybrid working – office-based with some home workingClosing date: 2nd November 2025Interview date: TBCWe are seeking a Senior Accountant (Collection Fund &amp; Tax) to support the Principal Accountant (Strategic) in producing, maintaining, updating, monitoring and closing of all records relating to Collection Fund, Vat and other assigned areas. In addition, this role will provide expert accountancy advice throughout the Council for taxation related enquiries.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Preparation of budgets, monitoring, and reporting for the collection fund and other specified areas</li><li>Provide Tax advice to Heads of Service and Service Managers to assist in managing their financial affairs and correct accounting of VAT.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting</li><li>Assist in providing financial aspects of audits, risk assessments, and long-term asset planning. </li><li>To complete all relevant statutory returns, grant claims and other relevant returns relevant to the role, including the reconciling, accounting &amp; submitting VAT returns.</li><li>Reconciliation of Collection Fund, VAT and other assigned areas </li></ul>We are looking for an accountant with some knowledge of local government finance or similar complex environments: <ul><li>Collection Fund Accounting</li><li>VAT</li><li>Excellent technical skills with a strategic mindset.</li><li>Experience 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.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. 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. Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. 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 </li><li>Buddy Support Programme </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.





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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? The Financial Assessment and Operations Service provides front line support to adult social care service users and providers of care. The primary responsibilities of the service are to provide accurate and informed financial support to residents who use local authority funded care services. The team are responsible for undertaking assessments of resident’s financial circumstances and determining the amount of charges they will be required to pay towards their care services. In addition, the service is responsible for paying local authority commissioned providers of adult social care. The team are responsible for processing and reviewing the financial assessments records and dealing with financial assessment enquiries and resolving customer queries.&nbsp; All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? <ul>
<li> We are looking for someone to join the Financial Assessment team.&nbsp;</li>
<li>This person must have good numeracy skills along with good written and verbal communication skills. This person will demonstrate confidence when talking to customers and resolving queries.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Under pressure, this person can work both independently and as part of a team supporting each other. &nbsp;</li>
<li>With our line of work, there is constant change and you must be able to adapt to said change.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Prioritisation with minimum supervision is key to be successful in this role.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Good IT skills using a range of different applications is essential to the role.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience of working with the public in a financial capacity or customer service role is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Have G.C.S.E Maths and English Grade 4 or above qualification.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul> For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): 20th of November 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Financial Assessment Support Assistant

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Formed in 2010, the Audit Partnership provides assurance, consultancy, risk and counter fraud services to both Dartford Borough and Sevenoaks District Councils.
With your professional skills and experience (CIA/PIIA qualified or equivalent) you’ll support the Head of Internal Audit to deliver the service and the Audit plan. In addition to this, you’ll put your organisational and accuracy skills into practice by managing your own audits as well as mentoring and supervising the work of our Trainee Auditors.
Working across all sections of both councils, you’ll provide a high quality, customer-focused service to ensure that audits are high quality and conducted in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards. You’ll have the opportunity to provide value, insightful assurance and consultancy to a variety of areas as well as working on complex projects and investigations.
This role is ideally suited to someone looking to develop and take the next step in their Audit career.
What’s in it for you?
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation – our commitment to supporting and developing you is genuine and ongoing.
Other benefits include:
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<li>Enhanced annual leave of 31 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Hybrid working</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Opportunities to join in with social activities</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more,</li>
<li>Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts on your MOT</li>
<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Do you want to know more about the role? 
For further details on the role, please contact Jennifer Warrillow, Head of Internal Audit, on 01732 227053.
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 9th November 2025 
Interviews: 20th November 2025

Senior Auditor

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We are a diverse and dynamic Financial Management Team responsible for providing a diverse range of functions to drive the Council to fulfil its transformational journey We deliver the full range of financial management and accounting services to facilitate effective delivery of services to support the people of Coventry and deliver projects which are redefining the infrastructure of the city.Working flexibly with internal officers and external partners we aim to ensure finance is at the heart of everything that the Council does.The organisation has a high expectation of our service, and we will continue to support and develop our staff to have the skills to deliver a quality service.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to join Coventry City Council's Financial Management Team. &nbsp;We are looking two Accountants, one to work in our Major Projects Team and one to work in our Business Partnering Team.<ul>
<li>As a link between the finance team and service leads these two roles are an exciting opportunity to provide strategic financial support and advice, enabling effective financial planning, modelling and management, through pro-active partnering arrangements and the development of effective financial information, within several service areas.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Work flexibly to support the delivery of all activity driven by the Annual Financial Cycle including budget monitoring, final accounts and budget setting whilst ensuring outputs meet professional standards. &nbsp;
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<li>Promote value for money and efficiency throughout all areas of the Council's operations looking for opportunities for innovation both in the operation of the finance function and in the activities of relevant service areas. &nbsp;
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<li>Interpreting data and financial information and presenting findings to managers and management teams concisely to enable effective decision making.</li>
</ul>&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? You will be a fully qualified Chartered Accountants or actively studying towards (CCAB or CIMA)You will have the skill and confidence to influence decision making and identify improved ways of working, driving change against a backdrop of shifting priorities.&nbsp;We are looking for someone with a good level of numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, to help drive though positive changes.The successful candidate will:<ul>
<li>Be a conscientious individual with excellent communication skills. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Able to prepare / interpret complex financial information and present this to key stakeholders including budget holders, senior managers, management teams and project teams as appropriate.  &nbsp;
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<li>Work effectively under pressure including meeting unpredictable deadlines and dealing with conflicting demands.</li>
<li>Support the wider Teams commitment to embedding diversity, equity &amp; inclusion across the service.</li>
<li>Work with various stakeholders including external partners to build, maintain and promote effective working relationships.  &nbsp;
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<li>Develop financial planning solutions based on an understanding of service policy issues and developments.  &nbsp;
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<li>Be proactive and have a willingness to develop.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>If you have just become an accountant, this post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Standard DBS check.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): Friday 14th of November&nbsp;About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Accountant

Ealing Council is a diverse and ambitious organisation that serves one of the largest and most multi-cultural boroughs in London.We are committed to improving the lives of our residents by building strong and connected communities. We aim to create an environment where every child can reach their potential and achieve their dreams.To help us achieve this, we have created a new role of School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead.We are looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced professional with a strong background in financial management. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, proven experience of leading teams and delivering successful projects and the ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels.As a School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead, you will:Lead and manage a sustainable, innovative, evolving School Bursarial Service, comprised of dedicated experienced education finance specialists, providing a client focused traded service that delivers strategic, operational and complex financial management advice, support and training to a large number of local authority maintained schools across the borough.Maintain frontload a case load of schools, delivering strategic, operational and complex financial management advice, support and training to school staff at all levels.Manage and support with projects related to financial and resource management, including to deliver training programmes and develop the use of software solutions for effective budget monitoring and management.Play a major role in supporting school financial sustainability, including supporting schools to set sustainable budgets, monitoring and risk management for school leaders and governors across all Local Authority maintained schools in Ealing and deficit recovery planning.Play a pivotal role in the planning, co-ordination and strategic development of the Dedicated Schools Grant for schools, High Needs and Early Years, both devolved to schools and centrally retained. This will include budget modelling, forecasting, making finance recommendations and communicating key changes to senior management and schools.Work with the head of service and Assistant Director on schools forum reporting, relationship management and decision making.Collaborate, work in partnership with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including schools, internal services and departments, other LA’s, education professionals and central government.Where we workWe try to go to the office at Ealing Headquarters at least twice a week, and some of our work is done in the schools and communities of the borough of Ealing.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.Get in touch if you would like to know more.If you are interested in the role and working for Ealing, we would love to receive your application. If you would like an informal discussion about the role before you apply, contact Kim Price email <a href="mailto:kprice@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">kprice@ealing.gov.uk</a>.This post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21116/school_bursarial_and_resources_strategic_lead.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile:</a>Closing date: Thursday 06 November 2025.<ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead

Ealing Council is a diverse and ambitious organisation that serves one of the largest and most multi-cultural boroughs in London.We are committed to improving the lives of our residents by building strong and connected communities. We aim to create an environment where every child can reach their potential and achieve their dreams.To help us achieve this, we have created a new role of School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead.We are looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced professional with a strong background in financial management. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, proven experience of leading teams and delivering successful projects and the ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels.As a School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead, you will:Lead and manage a sustainable, innovative, evolving School Bursarial Service, comprised of dedicated experienced education finance specialists, providing a client focused traded service that delivers strategic, operational and complex financial management advice, support and training to a large number of local authority maintained schools across the borough.Maintain frontload a case load of schools, delivering strategic, operational and complex financial management advice, support and training to school staff at all levels.Manage and support with projects related to financial and resource management, including to deliver training programmes and develop the use of software solutions for effective budget monitoring and management.Play a major role in supporting school financial sustainability, including supporting schools to set sustainable budgets, monitoring and risk management for school leaders and governors across all Local Authority maintained schools in Ealing and deficit recovery planning.Play a pivotal role in the planning, co-ordination and strategic development of the Dedicated Schools Grant for schools, High Needs and Early Years, both devolved to schools and centrally retained. This will include budget modelling, forecasting, making finance recommendations and communicating key changes to senior management and schools.Work with the head of service and Assistant Director on schools forum reporting, relationship management and decision making.Collaborate, work in partnership with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including schools, internal services and departments, other LA’s, education professionals and central government.Where we workWe try to go to the office at Ealing Headquarters at least twice a week, and some of our work is done in the schools and communities of the borough of Ealing.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.Get in touch if you would like to know more.If you are interested in the role and working for Ealing, we would love to receive your application. If you would like an informal discussion about the role before you apply, contact Kim Price email <a href="mailto:kprice@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">kprice@ealing.gov.uk</a>.This post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/20806/school_bursarial_and_resources_strategic_lead.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile</a>Closing date: Thursday 06 November 2025.<ul></ul>

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job Title: Senior Accountancy OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:As a Senior Accountancy Officer you will be responsible for providing high-quality financial advice, guidance, and support to budget holders.&nbsp;Your main objective will be to contribute to the overall improvement in the management and performance of the financial administration of the City Council, with particular regard to the financial and operational management of services. Applications will be accepted from candidates who are working towards completing their AAT.&nbsp;&nbsp;About you:<ul>
<li>Part Qualified Accountant (CCAB) or AAT qualified (or working towards completion or suitably qualifying experience)</li>
<li>Experience of working accurately with procedures and deadlines in a financial environment and providing advice on those procedures&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience of and the ability to prepare budgets and final accounts within a framework of recognised accounting standards</li>
<li>Experience of providing financial information and advice to budget holders/non finance managers</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, particularly the ability to communicate complex financial issues to managers with a non-finance background&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to contribute to a team working environment&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to analyse and evaluate data&nbsp;</li>
<li>An understanding of and a personal commitment to the Vision and Values of Liverpool City Council &nbsp;</li>
</ul>&nbsp;This role is fixed term for the purpose of Maternity Leave &nbsp;and will end 13th November 2026<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight Monday 3rd November 2025 Shortlisting date: w/c Monday 3rd November 2025 Interview date: w/c Monday 24th November 2025 Interview type: Face to faceWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ashlety Stoddart at <a href="mailto:ashley.stoddart@lverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">ashley.stoddart@lverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.Delete as appropriate: Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Senior Accountancy Officer

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Assistant Finance Manager&nbsp;
 £54,267 - £57,402 per annnum
 We are looking to recruit to three Assistant Finance Manager positions in the Finance Team supporting the following areas:&nbsp;
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<li>&nbsp;Adults &amp; Health&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Inclusive Economy &amp; Housing&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Financial Strategy&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Help Build a Fairer Newham&nbsp;
 Newham is a vibrant inner-city borough in the heart of East London with excellent transport links to the rest of the Capital and South-East England. Home to the Olympic Park, the Royal Docks and City Hall, it is also one of the youngest and most diverse councils in the country, with a mission to Build a Fairer Newham for all of its Residents.&nbsp; &nbsp;
 The Council's Finance Department are now recruiting to the Assistant Finance Manager level for individuals who are looking for a fresh challenge or candidates with relevant experience looking to progress to the next stage of their career.&nbsp;
 The Assistant Finance Manager will play a key role in improving financial management &amp; control, and accountability across the organisation, and enable effective proactive financial planning. We have three roles available at this level, all focussed on ensuring finance and organisational transformation is delivered efficiently and effectively, at speed.&nbsp; &nbsp;
 You'll support the strategic, financial reporting or partnering activities of one of our front-line services. Whether your focus is on Adults &amp; Health, Inclusive Economy &amp; Housing or within Financial Strategy, you’ll be expected to fuse innovation, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability into everything you do.&nbsp;
 We are looking for innovative individuals who can lead by example and help build a sustainable, highly effective, service that delivers exceptional support for one of our front-line departments or the council as a whole.&nbsp;
 Ultimately, this is about making everyday life better for over 350,000 people across the borough, as well as millions of workers and visitors. You’ll introduce more robust planning, find new revenue streams – and help us invest further in our resident-centric services.&nbsp;
 The Job Description includes details of the role’s purpose and responsibilities. Specific areas of responsibility include:&nbsp;
 Adults &amp; Health&nbsp;
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<li>Support the delivery of high-quality financial management across Adult Social Care and Public Health services, working closely with senior finance colleagues&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Assisting in the preparation and monitoring of forecasts for the Adult Social Care external placements budget through the preparation of large data sets.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Supporting the development of financial models, options appraisals, and variance analysis to inform service planning.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Contributing to the financial aspects of transformation projects within Adult Social Care.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Working closely with the Adult Social Care Department to provide support of the budget monitoring and year-end financial process&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Conduct in-depth financial analysis into aspects of trend analysis and forecasts when required&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Inclusive Economy &amp; Housing&nbsp;
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<li>Predominantly working with Housing Services to support their budget monitoring and budget management in particular relating to Temporary Accommodation&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Provision of professional financial and accounting advice to budget managers across the Housing General Fund service&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support and challenge on MTFS savings delivery and potential resolutions where pressures arise&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Financial modelling of Temporary Accommodation income and expenditure including reconciliations and trend analysis to inform forecast options&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Reconciliation of Temporary Accommodation expenditure with the Northgate Housing Management System&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Monitoring and maintaining the various funding sources and maximising allocations in line with demand and expenditure&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Analysing the position on arrears and actively working with other services to find solutions to reducing the pressure&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Financial Strategy&nbsp;
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<li>Working within a small team to support development of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy and budget management regime.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Modelling growth, investments, and savings for the medium-term financial strategy.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Establish/Maintain key central finance methodologies and processes e.g. corporate recharge model, Sales Fees &amp; Charges, Establishment pay model, Collection Fund, Government Grant Funding.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support scenario modelling in response to policy and funding changes.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support the annual budget setting process, ensuring transparency and alignment with Council priorities.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support Coordination of Monthly Revenue Budget Monitoring including savings, reserves, and corporate funding.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Analyse evidence-based options for savings and investment to inform Budget development.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support production of the outturn position and support in closing of accounts&nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Collaborate across finance to improve systems, budget monitoring, and reporting.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Providing Finance Support to the Transformation Team in development and delivery of the transformation programme to ensure potential savings are accurately defined and ultimately delivered and properly accounted for.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Working with Budget Holders in Central Services assisting in the production of an effective budget plan within existing cash limits for the service; preparation and monitoring of forecasts; Supporting the development of financial models, options appraisals, and variance analysis to inform service planning; and supporting year-end financial process&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 An essential requirement of this role is for applicants to be a full member of CCAB (preferably CIPFA) or part qualified; AAT equivalent with relevant experience, e.g. 2+ years working in the sector.&nbsp;
 For more information or for a confidential discussion, please contact Hayley O’Brien on 020 3373 9394 or Nicholas Pyne on 020 3373 7385&nbsp; &nbsp;
 If you are interested in this role, please submit a supporting statement, explaining in no more than 1 x A4 side on why you would like to apply. Please ensure you state a preference for the area you are interested in and note this will be based on suitability.&nbsp;
 Please view JD here

 Closing date: 9^th November 2025&nbsp;
 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct

Assistant Finance Manager

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Senior Accountant

Directorate: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Resources
Department:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Accountancy
Salary: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grade F - £34,434 to £38,220 per year
Hours:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Type:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Permanent
Location: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP
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Senior Accountant – Shape Your Career in a Council Preparing for the Future
Are you a skilled finance professional looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility and the chance to grow? Join us as a Senior Accountant and play a key part in supporting the financial health of our council during a time of exciting change.
Why Join Us Now?
We are entering a significant period of transformation as part of a wider local government reorganisation, where we will bemoving from a borough council to a new unitary authority in 2028.&nbsp; This change is designed to simplify services and strengthen local decision making - creating fresh opportunities for personal development, new experiences and the chance to grow your career in a newly evolving organisation.
About the Role
As Senior Accountant, you will provide professional accountancy advice to service directorates, ensuring compliance with Accounting Standards, legislation and relevant codes of practice.&nbsp; You will:
- Prepare revenue and capital estimates&nbsp;
- Assist with year-end closure and contribute to the Statement of Accounts&nbsp;
- Provide detailed monthly monitoring reports and investigate budget variances&nbsp;
- Reconcile and monitor the council’s Collection Fund&nbsp;
- Manage special projects and business process improvements&nbsp;
- Oversee financial systems, insurance arrangements, VAT returns and leasing records&nbsp;
- Provide financial analysis for partner organisations&nbsp;
You will also play a key role in interpreting financial regulations, recommending improvements, and supporting decision-making across the council.
What We’re Looking For
- CCAB part qualified accountant or Association of Accounting Technicians (Level 4) with relevant experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of local government finance&nbsp;
- Excellent analytical and communication skills&nbsp;
- A proactive, organised and collaborative approach&nbsp;
What We Offer
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:
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<li>Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year</li>
<li>Free workplace car parking within the Borough</li>
<li>Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development</li>
<li>Family friendly flexible and hybrid working policies available</li>
<li>Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and access to Shared Cost AVCs</li>
<li>Discounted gym and leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme</li>
<li>Access to our Vivup employee benefits platform which includes savings and salary sacrifice schemes for the purchase of home and electronics goods, and cycle to work scheme.</li>
</ul>
Apply Now
If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career and want to be part of a council preparing for the future, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity and more information about working for Erewash Borough Council please contact Judy Fay, Chief Accountant on 0115 907 1054.&nbsp;
No advertisers or recruitment agencies please.&nbsp;
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 9th November 2025 at midnight.

Interviews for this position will be held w/c 10 November 2025.&nbsp; 
How to Apply

To apply please visit <a href="http://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search" target="_blank">http://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search</a>
Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.
Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP. Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jobs@erewash.gov.uk" target="_blank">jobs@erewash.gov.uk</a>
If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account.&nbsp; If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.

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



A Message from the Head of Finance
“This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance team at Charnwood Borough Council. As Senior Accountancy Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial services. We’re looking for someone proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to make a real impact. If you’re&nbsp;passionate about public sector finance and want to grow in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.” The Role
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<li>Coordinating and monitoring the Council’s capital accounts and programme</li>
<li>Maintaining the capital asset register and calculating asset rentals</li>
<li>Advising on capital finance and accounting matters</li>
<li>Liaising with internal teams, external auditors, and valuers</li>
<li>Preparing and monitoring revenue budgets and final accounts</li>
<li>Leading on Section 106 records and IFRS16 lease accounting</li>
<li>Supporting capital bids and government returns</li>
<li>Deputising for the Group Accountant – Capital when needed</li>
</ul>
The Person
Essential:
<ul>
<li>Part-qualified CCAB or full AAT, or equivalent experience</li>
<li>At least 2 years’ experience in capital accounting and budgeting within a local authority</li>
<li>Strong grasp of capital accounting regulations and financial systems</li>
<li>Proficient in Excel and Word</li>
<li>Excellent communicator and collaborator</li>
</ul>
Desirable:
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<li>Experience with capital appraisal techniques and alternative funding sources</li>
<li>Awareness of current developments in local government capital accounting</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;The Benefits of working with us:
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<li>Be part of a supportive, professional finance team</li>
<li>Make a real difference to public services and community development</li>
<li>Enjoy flexible working and a collaborative environment</li>
<li>Benefit from generous annual leave (35.5–40.5 days incl. bank holidays)</li>
<li>Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Professional development opportunities</li>
<li>Inclusive workplace: Disability Confident Employer &amp; Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder</li>
<li>Wellbeing-focused culture with active staff groups</li>
</ul>
About Charnwood &nbsp; Charnwood is one of England’s largest shire districts, serving over 183,000 residents. From recycling to running theatres and markets, we’re proud of our diverse services and vibrant community. Loughborough, our central town, is home to a world-class university, historic markets, and the UK’s only major bell foundry.

Charnwood Borough Council

Senior Accountancy Assistant F302

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Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk</a>



Are you looking for your next role in a small friendly local authority finance team? Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with a passion for Capital Accounting and Treasury Management? 
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team, supporting the Accountancy Section. &nbsp;
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<li>Assist with the preparation and update of the capital program and support treasury management, ensuring accuracy and integrity in all financial processes.</li>
<li>Be the finance business partner for capital, &nbsp;supporting &nbsp;service departments and providing guidance on budget monitoring, financial position, and compliance.</li>
<li>Assist in preparing the Council’s financial statements and liaise with external auditors.</li>
<li>Support the implementation of financial policies and legislation, translating complex requirements for both financial and non-financial colleagues.</li>
<li>Represent Finance at committees and working groups, influencing decision-making and promoting best practice.</li>
<li>Contribute to the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy and forward planning.</li>
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What we’re looking for:
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<li>A fully qualified AAT accountant with at least two years’ post-qualification experience.</li>
<li>Proven experience in budget monitoring, financial analysis, and preparing statutory accounts.</li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.</li>
<li>A positive, flexible, and resilient approach, with a commitment to continuous professional development.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret and apply financial policies, and present complex information clearly.</li>
<li>Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems.</li>
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Why join us?
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<li>Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, committed to delivering high-quality financial services.</li>
<li>Play a key role in shaping the Council’s financial future and supporting essential community services.</li>
<li>Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.</li>
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We offer flexible working arrangements, giving you the choice to work remotely, in our Kings Hill office, or in a hybrid pattern that combines both. While the majority of your duties can be carried out remotely, some office attendance will be required to support team collaboration and key meetings.
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here: <a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council</a>
Interested? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our Principal Accountant, Donna Riley (01732 876381). (Direct candidates only, no agencies)
Interviews to be held on 12 or 13 November 2025

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