Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Adult Social Care

Finance and Corporate Services

Job Details:

Salary range: £42,861 - £51,663 per annum
Work location: 145 King Street, London, W6 9JT/Hybrid
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 8th May 2025

Interview Date: w/c 12th May
Contact for informal discussion: Lydia Nevitt, Principal Accountant Social Care, via email

About the role:

We are a small, friendly, and ambitious local authority. Adult Social Care is a priority for the Council and has benefitted from significant investment.

We are proud to be the only local authority in England to have abolished charging for support at home and in the community.

We support staff development through ongoing career opportunities and value high-quality leadership, management, and supervision. Our CPD programs and the Get Ahead initiative support your career growth.

We prioritize staff wellbeing with hybrid working, staff forums, diversity and inclusion groups, wellbeing days for social workers, and benefits like free tea/coffee and discounts.

We are recruiting a Senior Accountant for the Social Care Finance Department. The role involves overseeing and managing the Home Care and Direct Payments budgets of £31.5m, including budget setting, monitoring, and account closure. You will escalate significant issues to senior management and provide recommendations.

You will advise services on financial governance and ensure compliance with financial regulations. You will also support strategic financial planning and modeling, especially related to service retendering and reforms within Adult Social Care.

Our hybrid working model provides mobile IT equipment and hot desk facilities. Professional supervision and practice support are included.

If you are driven, enthusiastic, and seeking a rewarding environment, we look forward to your application.

This position requires an Enhanced DBS check with Adults Barred List.

Refer to the role profile for more details.

Our People Values:

• We are caring: We care about our borough, focus on standards, continuous improvement, and celebrate success.
• We are collaborators: We work with residents, businesses, schools, and third sector organizations for better outcomes.
• We are driven: We aim for excellence, continuous improvement, and prioritize residents and customers.

Our commitment to you:

We offer a comprehensive reward package, flexible working options, and an inclusive workplace that values diversity and transparency. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults, reflecting this in our recruitment and employment practices.

For adjustments during recruitment or in the workplace, contact us to discuss your needs.

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is a Disability Confident Employer and promotes equality and inclusion in all aspects of employment.

Apply Link:
Career Opportunities: Senior Accountant LBHF620903 (620903)
Closing Date: 8th May 2025