Housing, Leisure and Community Support Services Accountant

Housing, Leisure and Community Support Services Accountant

Salary:  £46,599 - £54,365 (Bar £50,051 until full membership of CCAB body)

(pay award pending)

References: PRN000272

The role

Elmbridge’s Finance Team are looking to recruit an experienced local government accountant to provide quality financial advice and information to Heads of Service and Budget Managers to support their decision making, financial planning, monitoring and reporting. 

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Preparation of the final accounts, including producing working papers and liaison with the Council’s external auditors.
• Preparation of revenue estimates.
• Providing monthly revenue budget monitoring reports for budget managers.
• Supporting the development of the Medium Term Financial Strategy
• Providing financial advice, information and support to budget managers.
• Reconciliations of control accounts.
• Government returns and claims.

About you

In addition to being enthusiastic and willing to contribute to strong team environment, you will:

• have a full (or part) CCAB qualification
• have significant experience of working within a local government finance team
• have a detailed knowledge of the CIPFA Code of Practice
• have a high standard of numeracy and accuracy
• be able to complete task within deadlines
• have an excellent working knowledge of spreadsheets and
• be able to communicate effectively.

If you would like to discuss the role further contact Paul Windust, Chief Accountant on 01372 474228 or Andrew Cooper, Head of Finance on 01372 474123 for an informal conversation.

Closing Date: 9 am Friday 4 April 2025

Interview Dates:  Monday 14 April 2025