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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Woking Borough Council have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Support Assistant to join our Financial Services department.&nbsp; As part of the Finance Business Support Team you will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks working flexibly over Accounts Payables, Account Receivables, Cash Management, reconciliation and other general financial service functions.
As a Finance Support Assistant you will support colleagues across the Council and assist in resolving any issues.&nbsp; Please refer to the job profile to see an outline of the job description and person specification.
Woking Borough Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership plus many more benefits.&nbsp; For committed individuals there are excellent career opportunities.
Who to contact for an informal discussion;
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Shannon Tott, Finance Support Team Manager at <a href="mailto:Shannon.tott@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">Shannon.tott@woking.gov.uk</a> or call 01483 743228
Closing Date :&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;31 August 2025
Interviews :&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;W/C 8 September 2025

Finance Support Assistant x2

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Please apply online via the link provided.



About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Finance Business Partner within the Operational Finance Team at London Councils. This role is part of a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality financial management services.
Reporting to the Chief Accountant, you will play a key role in the budget setting, monitoring, and financial planning cycle, for an annual budget of £390 million, whilst offering strategic advice to budget holders and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Provide financial business partnering to budget holders, including externally funded projects hosted by London Councils</li>
<li>Lead on budget preparation, forecasting, and financial monitoring</li>
<li>Advise on the financial implications of key management decisions</li>
<li>Support the annual accounts closedown process including liaising with auditors</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and regulations</li>
<li>Build strong working relationships with budget holders and stakeholders</li>
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
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<li>Be a part-qualified or fully qualified member of a CCAB or CIMA accountancy body</li>
<li>Have experience managing budgets in a complex, medium or large organisation</li>
<li>Demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills</li>
<li>Be confident in advising non-finance colleagues and influencing decision-making</li>
<li>Have the ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships</li>
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Why Join Us?
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<li>Be part of a respected and supportive finance team</li>
<li>Work on high-impact projects specifically designed to create positive change across London</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression</li>
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Closing date: 31 August 2025.
Interviews: week commencing 8 September 2025.

Finance Business Partner

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Salary:&nbsp;£50,537 - 57,583 Job Grade: Level 4, Zone 2 Work Location: Hybrid &nbsp; Hours per week:&nbsp;36 Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Closing dates for applications: Sunday 14^th September 2025 Interviews to be held:&nbsp; Week commencing 29^th September 2025 (via Microsoft Teams) &nbsp;About the roleAs part of our commitment to providing high quality assurance services, we are recruiting a motivated and proficient Principal Auditor to assist in the delivery of the Council’s Internal Audit Plan. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and high performing auditor to join our high profile Internal Audit service.&nbsp;The main objective of the role is to contribute to the Council's governance and assurance framework by delivering an allocated portion of the risk based audit plan.&nbsp; You will also provide advice in relation to risks and controls to officers across the Council. The role reports to the Audit Manager and is based within the Council's highly respected Internal Audit, Investigations and Risk Management service. There are also opportunities to broaden your profile and knowledge as we are part of a Cross Council Assurance Service consisting of a number of London boroughs that co-source Internal Audit functions with PwC. The Cross Council Assurance Services provides opportunities for auditors to network and share intelligence.To find out more about the role please click the below link to view the job profile: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11144236/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11144236/file/documen…</a>About youYou will be&nbsp;IIA qualified/part-qualified or hold an AAT qualification/similar. You will have a sound understanding of risk based internal audit techniques and methodologies. The ideal candidate will currently be working in a private or public sector Internal Audit role and will have experience of delivering risk based audit reviews.&nbsp;We are looking for a self-motivated and effective team player with excellent verbal and written skills and the credibility and confidence to liaise with officers across the Council, including the senior leadership. &nbsp;Your technical skills will be supported by knowledge and experience of risk based audit techniques and you will have a proven track record of excellent customer focus. You will be able to work on your own initiative and have the ability to juggle conflicting priorities and support requests for advice at short notice.&nbsp;In return we offer a work environment which is stimulating and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop within a high profile organisation. We also offer flexibility and agile working as well as an excellent pension package and competitive salary. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your skills and make a difference to the community.&nbsp;About CamdenIn Camden, community is everything. We’ve established a plan to help us deliver a difference to our residents and neighbourhoods. We are encouraged to be rebellious - to think differently and find new and innovative ways to deliver first class services, making sure everyone knows they have a chance to succeed and where nobody gets left behind. As one of London’s most diverse and vibrant boroughs, we have the opportunity to create a place that works for everyone. We look to hire enthusiastic, passionate people to join us in this exciting venture.&nbsp;Additional informationIf you would like to an informal chat about the role please contact <a href="mailto:Christopher.Nicholls@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">Christopher.Nicholls@camden.gov.uk</a>

Camden Council

Principal Auditor

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
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To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Housing, Leisure and Community Support Services Accountant
Salary:&nbsp; £48,091 - £56,105 (Bar £51,653 until full membership of CCAB body) 
References: PRN000272
The role 
Elmbridge’s Finance Team are looking to recruit an experienced local government accountant to provide quality financial advice and information to Heads of Service and Budget Managers to support their decision making, financial planning, monitoring and reporting.&nbsp;
The key responsibilities of the role include:
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<li>Preparation of the final accounts, including producing working papers and liaison with the Council’s external auditors.</li>
<li>Preparation of revenue estimates.</li>
<li>Providing monthly revenue budget monitoring reports for budget managers.</li>
<li>Supporting the development of the Medium Term Financial Strategy</li>
<li>Providing financial advice, information and support to budget managers.</li>
<li>Reconciliations of control accounts.</li>
<li>Government returns and claims.</li>
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About you
In addition to being enthusiastic and willing to contribute to strong team environment, you will:
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<li>have a full (or part) CCAB qualification</li>
<li>have significant experience of working within a local government finance team</li>
<li>have a detailed knowledge of the CIPFA Code of Practice</li>
<li>have a high standard of numeracy and accuracy</li>
<li>be able to complete task within deadlines</li>
<li>have an excellent working knowledge of spreadsheets and</li>
<li>be able to communicate effectively.</li>
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If you would like to discuss the role further contact Paul Windust, Chief Accountant on 01372 474228 or Andrew Cooper, Head of Finance on 01372 474123 for an informal conversation.
Closing Date: 9 am Friday 19 September 2025
Interview Dates: &nbsp;Thursday 2 October 2025

Elmbridge Borough Council

Housing, Leisure and Community Support Services Accountant

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Help shape Finance in Local Government! 
Working in the heart of the Council, this role provides the opportunity to lead and develop our accountancy team to provide an innovative and proactive approach to financial advice within the Council. In addition to the direct management of the Accountancy team, you’ll support the Head of Finance in the production of the annual accounts and budget setting.
Your experience as a fully qualified accountant will be invaluable as you provide advice and support to projects from a financial perspective and assist with treasury management.
At Sevenoaks, you’ll be able to shape your own development as we can offer experience of working with a financially self-sufficient Council, exposure to the Finance mechanisms for two companies and the chance to play a key role in the future of Local Government.
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).
Do you want to know more about the role? 
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jessica Booth, Head of Finance, on 01732 227436.
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: 2nd September 2025
Interviews: 22nd September 2025

Accountancy Manager

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An excellent opportunity....&nbsp; Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The Post We are recruiting for a Senior Finance Analyst to support the Service Reform &amp; Strategy Directorate.&nbsp; As a Senior Finance Analyst, working as a Business Partner, you will be responsible for providing specialist and senior financial, and accounting support to Public Health, Leisure &amp; Communications Insight &amp; Innovation services. The SFA would support all officers within the service area, providing them with high level professional advice on a broad range of financial issues and their relation to the Council's corporate and managerial objectives. As the SFA you will be expected to be familiar with the services provided by the department and the complexities around them, including funding arrangements. The Senior Finance Analyst will report into the relevant Head of Finance. They will provide officers and senior stakeholders with high level professional advice and make a positive contribution to the delivery of the service. Key activities will include:
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<li>Being actively involved in material business decisions to ensure immediate and longer-term implications, opportunities and risks are fully considered, and alignment with the organisation’s financial strategy.</li>
<li>Leading the promotion of good financial management so that public money is safeguarded at all times and used appropriately, economically, efficiently and effectively.</li>
<li>Promoting and developing a culture that supports a Self-Service approach to service delivery.</li>
<li>Ensuring a systematic approach to financial control alongside the&nbsp;modernisation&nbsp;and streamlining of all processes.</li>
<li>Supporting the departmental Head of Finance in the provision of high-level professional advice on a very broad range of financial issues.</li>
<li>Managing and leading staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capability&nbsp;</li>
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The Person
We are looking for:
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<li>A driven and motivated fully qualified accountant.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent communications skills and the ability to challenge and influence a range of stakeholders.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience of supporting budget management for complex demand led services is essential.&nbsp;</li>
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Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Very generous employer pension contribution •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided) •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to affordable parking nearby •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Season ticket loan for public transport •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers. Closing Date: 17 August 2025 (23:59) Assessment &amp; Interview Date: w/c 25 August 2025 Start Date: September 2025 Additional Information
Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>

Brent Council

This is Brent

Senior Finance Analyst

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Can you contribute to public confidence in the Council?
We’re looking for a new Independent Member to join our Audit Committee.
This Committee reviews the effectiveness of our governance and risk management arrangements.
As an Independent member on the Committee, you will serve an important role bringing independent scrutiny to the Committee’s work.
You’ll need to have the skills and experience in one or more of the following areas: local government, governance, audit, finance risk management and internal control. You should also have a connection with the Sevenoaks District, for example living or working here. You’ll need to attend around four evening committee meetings each year.
The post is not open to anyone who is, or has within the last five years, been a Sevenoaks District Councillor or employee or has close relatives or friends at the Council.
This post pays an annual allowance of £800 plus expenses. The appointment will be for up to four-years.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Adrian Rowbotham, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Officer for Finance and Trading, on 01732 227153.

Independent Member - Audit Committee

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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.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



Thank you for your interest in this key management role at Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council.
The Corporate Manager – Financial Accounting (Deputy S151 Officer) will play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership and management of our corporate finance function.
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have formed an exciting strategic&nbsp;partnership,&nbsp;and the Corporate Finance Team provide important support to both Councils.
<h3>About us</h3>
While the two authorities do not share a boundary, they share many characteristics. They have similar sized budgets, a commonality in economies and a similar approach to service design. Located in the south of Essex and approximately 20 miles apart, the two areas present a blend of characteristics. The two areas present a blend of characteristics. Brentwood is well-known for its green space and woodlands, even though it’s located within easy commuting distance of London – and the new Elizabeth Line has made this connection even better, with faster and more frequent trains. Rochford is a mix of urban and rural, and London Southend Airport sits within its boundaries.
<h3>About the role</h3>
The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal role, responsible for financial accounting, treasury management, statutory returns, risk, insurance, systems and fraud services across two Councils.
As Deputy Section 151 Officer, you will support the statutory duties of the Strategic Director Finance, deputising in their absence to ensure the Council maintains the highest standards of financial governance, resilience, and accountability.
<h3>About the candidate</h3>
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive finance leader who is CCAB, CIPFA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and have experience operating at a senior level within a finance function, preferably in a local government setting.
A strong understanding of financial systems, local government finance and treasury management is essential as well as the ability to inspire, empower, and motivate teams. You will also have a high degree of organisational and political awareness and the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
<h3>Benefits of working for us</h3>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
Please view the Job Description and Person Specification below for more information.
Please note – this is a hybrid role, which will require working at both Councils' sites. The successful candidate will be employed by Rochford District Council.
For an informal discussion please David Dickinson, Strategic Director Finance (Section 151 Officer) on 0127 7312914 or via email <a href="mailto:david.dickinson@brentwood.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.dickinson@brentwood.gov.uk</a>.

Brentwood Borough Council

Corporate Manager - Financial Accounting

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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.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)
<h3>The OneTeam partnership</h3>
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have formed an exciting strategic partnership,&nbsp;and the Corporate Finance Team provide support to both Councils.
<h3>About the role</h3>
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our recently formed Corporate Finance Team for a Principal Accountant. You will provide leadership, direction and effectively managing the Year end accounts ensuring that both Councils are providing effective services that support the delivery of Corporate Priorities by developing and maintain robust partnerships to deliver positive outcomes.
You will lead on the closure of accounts and the audit process and be responsible for Treasury practices.
Be responsible for ensuring compliance with technical requirements and accounting, such as the Collection Fund, disseminating training as required.
Providing expert advice to Officers and Members in relation to financial compliance, attending relevant committees. Advising Senior Leaders on treasury, capital and ensuring the delivery of Corporate Priorities, as well as the wider ambitions of driving delivery through collaborative, partnerships and relationship building.&nbsp;
<h3>About the candidate</h3>
You will ideally possess a CCAB qualification, with extensive post qualification experience. Extensive experience of financial accounting and treasury. You will be highly motivated and possess excellent communication skills. The ability to manage and motivate a team, with a passion for forward thinking and innovative solutions is vital.&nbsp;
<h3>Benefits of working for us</h3>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Harris -&nbsp;Corporate Manager (Financial Management) on 01277 312500.
Please note – this is a hybrid role, which will require working at both Councils' sites. The successful candidate will be employed by Brentwood Borough Council.

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