Senior Accountant (Commercial & Projects)

Adur & Worthing Councils; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Worthing is seeking a Senior Accountant (Commercial & Projects) to support financial operations. The role involves preparation of capital accounting, advising on financial compliance, and ensuring accurate reporting. Candidates should have experience in capital accounting and strong technical skills. Competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local Government Pension

Training & development

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in capital accounting frameworks and asset management.
• Excellent technical skills with a strategic mindset.
• Experience working across teams in project-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of capital accounting including budgeting.
• Advise teams on financial viability and compliance.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting related to asset management.

Skills

Experience in capital accounting frameworks

Excellent technical skills

Experience working across teams

Job description

Overview

Senior Accountant (Commercial & Projects) – Post No. 44501

Salary: £37,280 to £46,142 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

Grade: Grade 6/7

Hours: 37 hours per week

Place of Work: Worthing Town Hall/hybrid working – office-based with some home working

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of the preparation of capital accounting, including budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Support and advise project and commercial teams on financial viability and compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting related to capital and asset management.
• Assist in providing financial aspects of audits, risk assessments, and long-term asset planning.
• Provide commercial acumen and a proactive advisory role in financial discussions linked to the council’s operations, including robust cost modelling and financial advice.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in capital accounting frameworks and asset management.
• Excellent technical skills with a strategic mindset.
• Experience working across teams, especially within multi-disciplinary and project-based settings.

Additional Information

This is an exciting time to be part of a modern, ambitious council driving innovation and transformation. You’ll be empowered to make a difference and shape how we manage and invest in our assets to deliver real value to our communities.

Equal opportunities - We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and operate a guaranteed interview scheme for care leavers meeting essential criteria where applicable, as described in the application process. Disability Confident employer – we will ensure a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, who meet the essential criteria, are offered an interview.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
• Local Government Pension
• Training & development
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee resource groups/networks
• Buddy Support Programme
• Flexible working options

Salary range: £37,280 - £46,142 per year