Accountancy Assistant (Housing)

Dover District Council; Dover; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benenden Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Local government pension AVCs

Generous annual leave

Staff discount

On-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Dover District Council is seeking a motivated finance professional to join the Housing and Projects team within the Finance department. You will contribute to budget setting, budget monitoring, and the preparation of accounting entries for the annual Statement of Accounts, supporting budget managers with financial guidance.

The role requires good organisation, strong analytical skills, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance environment.
• Ability to learn new financial systems.
• Clear communication skills, especially with non-finance colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
• Positive, team-focused approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Budget setting and budget monitoring.
• Financial reporting and preparation of accounting entries for the Statement of Accounts.
• Provide financial support and challenge to budget managers to aid informed decision-making.

Skills

Financial systems

Analytical skills

Organised

Clear communication

Team player

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.

As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.

The Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual to join our Housing and Projects team within the Finance department. The successful candidate will play a key role in budget setting, budget monitoring, and financial reporting, including the preparation of accounting entries that contribute to the annual Statement of Accounts. You will work closely with budget managers, providing financial support, guidance, and challenge to help ensure effective financial management and informed decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a broad range of technical finance skills within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Who We Are Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised with an eye for detail and accuracy.

You do not need to tick every box, if you have strong analytical skills and enjoy working with financial systems, we want to hear from you.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in a finance environment
• A proven ability to learn new financial systems
• Clear communication skills, especially when supporting colleagues who aren’t finance specialists
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines
• A positive, team-focused approach and a willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), English and Maths (desirable)

If you're not sure you meet the criteria, still apply, we value potential and mindset.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS checks as part of their pre-employment clearances.

What We Can Offer

We provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits (subject to eligibility), including:

• Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Programme
• Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Staff discount schemes, including reduced leisure centre membership
• On‑site parking (site dependent)
• Cycle2Work Scheme (after probation has ended)
• Generous Salary Sacrafice Car Scheme (after probation has ended)
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance

Our Commitment to Accessible & Inclusive Recruitment

We’re committed to a barrier‑free recruitment experience.

If you need adjustments, at any stage, just let us know.

We can offer:

• Alternative assessment formats (written, visual, step‑by‑step)
• Flexible interview scheduling
• Extra processing time
• Quiet interview spaces
• Clear and structured onboarding
• No “hidden rules”

We recognise that different people work in different ways, and we embrace that!

What Next?

The closing date for this role is 6th September 2026. We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates throughout the recruitment process.

The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.