Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Adult Social Care

Finance and Corporate Services

Job Details:

Salary range: GBP42,861 - GBP51,663 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 received significant investment.

There is a lot of impactful work happening in Adult Social Care. We are proud to be the only local authority in England to have abolished charges for support at home and in the community.

We support and develop our staff to do their best work and make a positive difference. We are committed to high-quality leadership, management, supervision, and ongoing career development.

We offer excellent CPD opportunities, including the Get Ahead programme to support your career aspirations.

We value our staff and prioritize wellbeing, offering hybrid working, regular ASC staff forums, staff groups (e.g., disability and EDI groups), and Wellbeing days for Social Worker posts. All offices provide free tea and coffee, and staff enjoy local and national discounts.

We are recruiting a Senior Accountant for the Social Care Finance Department. The role involves overseeing and managing the GBP31.5m Home Care and Direct Payments budgets, including budget setting, in-year monitoring, and account closure. You will raise significant issues with senior management and recommend corrective actions.

You will advise services and managers on self-service, financial governance, and delegations, ensuring compliance with the Council's financial regulations.

You will assist in providing professional financial advice and analysis to support the Council’s strategic plans and Medium-Term Financial Strategy, including financial modelling for retendered Home Care services and supporting ASC reform plans.

Our hybrid working model provides mobile IT equipment and hot desk facilities across borough offices. Professional supervision and practice-based support are provided.

Our mission is to be the best council. If you are driven, enthusiastic, and seeking a rewarding environment, we look forward to your application.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check with Adults Barred List.

For more details, please refer to the role profile.

Our People Values:

We are caring: We care about our borough and strive for high standards, continuous improvement, and learning from mistakes.

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

We are driven: We aim for excellence and prioritize residents, customers, and businesses in our work.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F, you will have access to a comprehensive reward package and flexible working options. We promote an inclusive workplace that values diversity, transparency, and equity, ensuring fair access to opportunities for all.

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

To discuss adjustments or request the application in an alternative format, contact us or write to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU.

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to inclusive, accessible recruitment.

Application Link:

Career Opportunities: Senior Accountant LBHF620903 (620903)

Closing Date: 8th May 2025