Housing, Leisure and Community Support Services Accountant

Elmbridge Borough Council; Esher; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Esher is looking for an experienced Accountant to provide financial advice and support budgeting processes. Responsibilities include preparing final accounts, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice. The ideal candidate will have a CCAB qualification and experience in local government finance. The role offers a salary of £48,091 - £56,105 per year, with applications accepted online until 9 am on September 19, 2025.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and willing to contribute to a strong team environment.
• Ability to complete tasks within deadlines.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare final accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Provide monthly revenue budget monitoring reports.
• Support development of the Medium Term Financial Strategy.

Skills

CCAB qualification

Experience in local government finance team

Knowledge of CIPFA Code of Practice

High numeracy and accuracy

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Full or part CCAB qualification

Job description

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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 but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it's such an important part of the process.

https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form

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: £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.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Preparation of the final accounts, including producing working papers and liaison with the Council's external auditors.
• Preparation of revenue estimates.
• Providing monthly revenue budget monitoring reports for budget managers.
• Supporting the development of the Medium Term Financial Strategy
• Providing financial advice, information and support to budget managers.
• Reconciliations of control accounts.
• Government returns and claims.

About you

In addition to being enthusiastic and willing to contribute to strong team environment, you will:

• have a full (or part) CCAB qualification
• have significant experience of working within a local government finance team
• have a detailed knowledge of the CIPFA Code of Practice
• have a high standard of numeracy and accuracy
• be able to complete task within deadlines
• have an excellent working knowledge of spreadsheets and
• be able to communicate effectively.

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: Thursday 2 October 2025

Salary range

• £48,091 - £56,105 per year