Senior Accountant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious local authority is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead financial management in Adult Social Care. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that prioritizes staff wellbeing and professional development. With a hybrid working model, you will oversee significant budgets, provide strategic financial advice, and contribute to innovative projects that enhance community services. Join a team committed to excellence and making a positive impact in the community, while enjoying a comprehensive reward package and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

CPD Opportunities

Wellbeing Days

Local/National Discounts

Free Tea and Coffee

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large budgets and financial processes.
• Strong analytical skills to support strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage budgets for Adult Social Care.
• Advise on financial governance and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Governance

Education

ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

Financial Modelling Software

Job description

Senior Accountant Adult Social Care

Finance and Corporate Services

Job Details:

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

Interview Date:

w/c 12th May

Contact details for an 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 important to the Council and has benefitted from significant investment.

There is a lot of other great work happening in Adult Social Care. 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 and develop our staff to do their best work to make a positive impact. We are committed to high-quality leadership, management, supervision, and ongoing career development.

We offer great CPD opportunities, and the Get Ahead programme supports your career aspirations.

We value our staff; your wellbeing is important. We have hybrid working, regular ASC staff forums, staff groups (e.g., disability and EDI groups), and will introduce Wellbeing days for Social Worker posts. We also provide free tea and coffee, and offer local/national discounts for staff.

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the Home Care and Direct Payments budgets of £31.5m in Adults Social Care.
• Manage key financial processes including budget setting, in-year monitoring, and account closure.
• Raise significant issues with senior management with recommendations for corrective actions.
• Advise services and managers on financial governance, self-service, and delegations, ensuring adherence to financial regulations.
• Provide professional financial advice and analysis supporting strategic and financial planning.
• Support financial modelling for Home Care retendering and department reform plans.

We operate a hybrid working model with mobile IT equipment and hot desk facilities. Professional supervision is provided.

Additional Information:

This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in advancing their finance career. The role requires an Enhanced DBS check with Adults Barred List. Please refer to the role profile for more details.

Our Values:

We are caring: We focus on standards and continuous improvement, learning from mistakes, and celebrating success.

We are collaborators: We work with residents, businesses, schools, and the third sector for better outcomes.

We are driven: We aim for excellence, continually improving and prioritizing residents, customers, and businesses.

Our Commitment to You:

We offer a comprehensive reward package and support flexible working arrangements. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equity, transparency, and fairness in recruitment, retention, and career progression.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All recruitment practices reflect this commitment.

Applying and Additional Support:

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process or need the application in a different format, please contact us at the provided address.

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to inclusion.

Application Link:

Career Opportunities: Senior Accountant LBHF620903 (620903)

Closing Date:

May 8th, 2025