Divisional Accountant LBS-012
Southwark Council
5th October 2026 - 5th April 2027
£28.96 per hour
160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH
Regulatory Compliance
Financial Analysis
Management Accounting
Leadership and management
Budget monitoring
Finance
Role
Who You Are
You are a professional with experience in management accounting, providing high-quality financial advice, and contributing to strategic decision-making. You have strong leadership skills and the ability to deputize for senior finance managers as needed.
What the job involves
The role involves delivering professional management accounting services to the Resources department or finance functions in service departments. Responsibilities include budget monitoring, closing revenue and capital budgets, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, providing financial input for reports, and evaluating statutory, economic, and political impacts on resources. You will also improve financial management processes, train staff, and liaise with external auditors.
Skills
- Management accounting
- Financial analysis
- Budget monitoring
- Legislative interpretation
- Financial reporting
- Leadership and management
- Regulatory compliance
- Communication with stakeholders
- Systems development
- Fraud detection and reporting