Employer:
Folkestone & Hythe District Council
Salary:
Grade G (£43,438 - £49,655 per annum)
Location:
Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY / Flexible
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Yes
Closing Date:
19/10/2025 at 23:59
Reference:
GF01/25/322853
Are you a skilled and motivated financial accountant looking for your next challenge in a dynamic public sector environment? Join Folkestone & Hythe District Council's Finance Team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial support across a range of services and projects.
There are 2 Accountant roles available, supporting 'Oportunitas, s106, CIL & Charities' and 'Strategy & Resources'. If you have a specific interest in either of these areas, please make this clear in the Supporting Information for your application.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading on budget setting, monitoring and year-end accounts preparation.
* Providing financial advice across service areas including HRA, Oportunitas Ltd, and Charities.
* Managing statutory returns, VAT compliance, and treasury functions.
* Supporting and mentoring the Assistant Accountant.
* Delivering financial insights to senior stakeholders and contributing to corporate strategy.
Person Specification
Qualifications: AAT qualified or CCAB part-qualified accountant.
Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in a financial environment, ideally within local government. Strong technical knowledge of VAT, budget management, and financial systems.
Skills: Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex financial data clearly. A proactive, detail-oriented team player with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
Folkestone & Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a focus on wellbeing and staff development. Our benefits include:
Flexible Working: Embrace a culture that supports agile and hybrid working arrangements.
Generous Leave: Enjoy up to 31 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a flexi-time scheme, birthday leave, and Christmas office closure.
Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Family-Friendly Initiatives: Benefit from a range of family-friendly policies and support.
Health & Wellbeing: Participate in health and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
Additional Perks: Reimbursement of professional membership subscriptions, salary sacrifice schemes, corporate membership discounts, and free office parking.
Closing date for receipt of all completed applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 19th October 2025.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 29th October 2025
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jonathan Smith - Chief Officer, Financial Services (Deputy s151). Email: Jonathan.-, Tel:
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Further information on this vacancy
* Accountant JDPS