Service Accountant
- Recruiter
- LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
- Location
- London
- Salary
- 43599.00 - 45594.00 GBP Annual + (PO4)
- Posted
- 25 Sep 2021
- Closes
- 14 Oct 2021
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Title: Service Accountant
Job Number: HCAA00535
Service: Finance
DBS Required: No
Contracted Hours: 36
Grade: PO4
SCP Range: GBP43,599 - GBP45,594
The Role:
Hackney is London's most diverse and dynamic borough. Stretching from the edge of the City, to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it is an area of rapid economic growth, particularly in the tech, media, fashion and other creative industries. Hackney has more green space than any other inner London borough, some of the capital's best schools, and first class transport connections, which combined with excellent local public services and a thriving arts, cultural and retail sector, are fast making it one of London's most popular areas to live, work and visit. The challenge for Hackney is to make sure that the borough's economic growth provides benefits for everyone who lives here, and to create opportunities that will transform the lives of local people.
We know that staff are key to our success and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney. In the face of unprecedented budgetary demands, we need financial leaders of the future to help us tackle these challenges head on, so we can continue to provide the services our residents rely on and contribute to a thriving east end.
As Service Accountant you will operate from within the Directorate Financial Management team and therefore play a key role in providing financial support to services, and working with the Group Accountant to help set robust internal controls, all at a time of real economic challenge in the public sector. You will be proactive in providing high quality and informed financial advice at all levels to facilitate operational decision making - challenging and justifying decisions where necessary.
You will be responsible for ensuring the three main pillars of the annual budget cycle (budget setting, budget monitoring and closing of accounts) are completed for a range of services while working with service managers to get the job done. In return we will provide you with the opportunity to rise to the challenge, develop your skills and progress your career within a vibrant and well performing Council.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a customer focused management accounting environment in a large organisation and will have an understanding of local government finance and services. Applicants must be fully qualified AAT or part qualified CCAB. An in-depth understanding of Adults Social Care services and/or Children Services is desirable.
At Hackney, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation. If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please visit our website to apply.
When applying, please include a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4), addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience would enable you to meet all aspects of the post, as indicated in the person specification.
The recruitment process is anonymous. Please ensure that you do not include your name on any of your supporting documents or on the file attachments
Closing Date: Wednesday 13 October 2021
Interviews: to be confirmed
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: