Group Accountant - Technical
East Herts council are looking for an experienced and motivated Technical Group Accountant.
This is a great opportunity to lead on specialist accounting areas, to deliver high quality financial reporting and support key functions of the organisation.
We are seeking a positive, proactive and self motivated individual to join the East Herts Council finance team.
What will you be doing?
- Lead on collection Fund Accounting (Council Tax and Business Rates) to include in year monitoring and year end reconciliation
- Produce the Councils annual Statement of Accounts, including core statements and notes to the accounts in line with Statutory deadlines, to include liaison with internal and external auditors.
- collaborating with colleagues throughout the business to deliver a high standard of financial reposting, including technical financial advice.
- using big picture thinking to improve EHC’s processes and systems
- Manage and support staff within the team, providing ongoing support and guidance
About you
As an ideal candidate, you will have:
- a recognised CCAB qualification and relevant experience and an excellent working knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulations relating to local government finance
- strong understanding of statutory accounting and financial reporting, with experience of closing and producing the local authority statement of accounts
- experience within a busy finance team and the ability to work well under pressure and organise your time efficiently ,
- experienced using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- enthusiastic and passionate about working in local government
- excellent communication skills, excellent attention to detail
- experience of maintaining a fixed asset register, including a good knowledge of appropriate accounting standards
What can we offer you?
- Opportunities for growth and cross- department working, learning new skills and service areas
- 26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service
- Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits
- Employee well-being programme
- Employee events group
- Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
- Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts
- Free parking in our offices and select council owned car parks during business hours
- Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounts at council-owned leisure centres
- Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East Of England
- Professional environment where your career path really matters and your development is supported by the organisation
How to apply
For an informal discussion about the please contact Alison Street, Assistant Director for Finance
Closing date: 7th August 2026
Interviews will be held during week commencing 7th September 2026
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In accordance with council policy, new appointments will normally be made at the first SCP point of the relevant grade. If, at the offer stage, a candidate can provide clear evidence that their skills and/or experience align with a higher point within the grade, appointment at the next SCP point may be considered. Any such decision must be reviewed and approved by the Director
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Salary range
- £50,011 - £54,189 per year