Job Description

Job Introduction

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Corporate Accountant

(RP0033)

Starting salary 49,123pa with potential progression to 52,279pa 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 new and innovative ideas to build a better future for everyone - including you


We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated finance professional to provide financial advice and support. You will be a fully or part qualified accountant actively studying towards full qualification.


In this critical role, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the annual budget setting and monthly budget monitoring process, and co-ordinating the preparation of the council's annual accounts. You will work closely with the Finance Business Partner Team and Financial Processes Team to improve existing financial processes and controls, strengthen governance, and continually improve the quality of information used to support the Council's decision making.


We are committed to flexible working and achieving a good work-life balance with a mix of office and homeworking available.


We pride ourselves on our commitment to our employees- striving to ensure that each and every employee feels valued and happy in their work. Employees are empowered to influence and transform the services they deliver, no matter what level they're at.


Our

CORE

values--Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent--guide everything we do.

Closing date for application is 1 June 2025.

Remote assessments will take place on 10 June 2025 and interviews will be held on 18 June 2025.

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Corporate Accountant (RP0033)

Salary

Starting salary 49,123pa with potential progression to 52,279pa on achieving designated skills and experience

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

welhat/TP/100/291

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

01 June, 2025

Job Category

Finance

Business Unit

Finance

Location

The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom *

Posted on

28 April, 2025