Overview
Corporate Accountant (RP0033). Starting salary £50,696 per annum with potential progression to £53,953 per annum on achieving designated skills and experience. 37 hours per week (Hybrid working). The Borough of Welwyn Hatfield has entered an exciting new era following the appointment of a brand-new senior management team. We are looking for inspiring new people to bring innovative ideas to build a better future for everyone - including you!
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated finance professional to review and improve existing financial controls, lead on budget setting, the production of the statement of accounts, and provide financial advice. You will be a fully qualified or part qualified accountant actively studying towards full qualification.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate the annual budget setting process
* Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of the council's annual statement of accounts
* Work closely with the Finance Business Partner Team and Financial Processes Team to monitor and improve existing financial processes and controls
* Complete key government returns and provide advice and support on capital accounting
* Interpret and advise on the application of relevant legislation, accounting standards, financial regulations and internal processes and procedures
* Undertake financial analysis and modelling to support the Council's decision-making process
* Liaise with and advise officers at all levels across the organisation
Qualifications
* Fully qualified or part qualified accountant actively studying towards full qualification
* Strong technical knowledge to interpret and advise on accounting standards and regulations
Benefits and Additional Information
We are committed to flexible working and achieving a good work-life balance with a mix of office and homeworking available. Our full list of employee benefits can be found here: My Rewards - Careers. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our employees and our CORE values: Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jenny Howell, Senior Finance Business Partner, at j.howell@welhat.gov.uk. Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 21 September 2025. Remote assessments will take place on 25 September 2025. Interviews will be held on 30 September 2025.
* Keywords
* Finance, Business Partner, Accounting, Budgets, Controls, Accountant, Local Government, Accounts, Hybrid, Working, Hertfordshire, Welwyn Hatfield.
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