Corporate Accountant (RP0033)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is seeking a Corporate Accountant to oversee financial controls and budget management. The successful candidate will lead the budget setting process and monitor financial regulations. Ideal for those pursuing or holding accounting qualifications, this role supports a hybrid work environment and offers competitive pay. Join us to ensure that our financial processes are robust and compliant.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Employee benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or part qualified accountant actively studying towards full qualification.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve existing financial controls.
• Lead on budget setting and production of the statement of accounts.
• Monitor and improve existing financial processes and controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Financial reporting

Compliance knowledge

Education

Qualified accountant (fully/part qualified)

Job description

Overview

Corporate Accountant (RP0033) – Starting salary £50,696 per annum with potential progression to £53,953 per annum on achieving designated skills and experience; 37 hours per week (hybrid working).

Responsibilities

• Review and improve existing financial controls.
• Lead on budget setting, the production of the statement of accounts, and provide financial advice.
• Coordinate the annual budget setting process, as well as coordinating and contributing to the preparation of the council’s annual statement of accounts.
• Monitor and improve existing financial processes and controls; complete key government returns and provide advice and support on capital accounting.
• Interpret and advise on the application of relevant legislation, accounting standards, financial regulations and internal processes and procedures and undertake financial analysis and modelling to support the Council’s decision‑making process.
• Liaise with and advise officers at all levels across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or part qualified accountant actively studying towards full qualification.

Working arrangements

We are committed to flexible working and achieving a good work‑life balance with a mix of office and homeworking available.

Benefits and values

Our full list of employee benefits can be found here: My Rewards – Careers. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our employees—striving to ensure that each and every employee feels valued and happy in their work. Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.

Additional information

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jenny Howell, Senior Finance Business Partner, at [e-mail]. Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 21 September 2025. Remote assessments will take place on 25 September 2025. Interviews will be held on 30 September 2025.