Accountant x11 posts

Accountant x11 posts

PO4: Starting salary £48,063 pa rising in annual increments to £51,099 pa incl LW +£5,500 pa market supplement

Hybrid working

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

We are looking to appoint accountants in various roles within the finance team to provide financial support, advice and challenge to the organisation.  This will take place through areas such as regular budget monitoring, supporting change projects, providing financial advice for procurement exercises and in supporting the organisation through the medium-term financial planning process. We expect finance professionals to add value through their work and you will be encouraged to continue the journey finance are on to minimise time on business monitoring and maximise time on supporting change.

About the Role:

You will be accustomed to ensuring the organisation you work in has sound financial controls and processes and we expect successful candidates to:

• Build productive relationships with those you work with and be a key contact for the areas they support
• Solve problems and take ownership so that residents and colleagues get the outcomes they need
• Strive to make efficiencies in processes to enable them to maximise their time working towards supporting change.
• Carry out relevant duties to enable the successful and timely closure of accounts.
• Be a key player in financial planning for the area they support.
• Identify financial risks and problems and work to devise mitigations.
• Support the monthly and quarterly budgetary control process.
• Inform their service area about their relative performance using financial and activity indicators.
• Have a working knowledge of local government taxation and capitalisation.
• Have a working knowledge of financial accounting systems and controls.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

ow you meet the shortlisting criteria marked on the person specification.

The qualifications and requirements set out in the job description and person specification in hyperlink: Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Derek Roopnarine at droopnarine@lambeth.gov.uk.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 21 January 2024.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.

For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

How to apply click on the 'Apply Button'

Lambeth is committed to Safer Recruitment and aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all. 

If you are interested in this role, click here to apply now:

Closing Date: 21st January 2024, 23:59