Luton (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
GBP 41,511.00 - 44,711.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00
About the job
Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Are you ready to bring your accountancy knowledge and financial expertise to a role where you can truly make a difference? As a specialist, you'll be tackling complex issues within your area of expertise, advising senior leaders, and driving strategic financial planning. You'll have the opportunity to lead project-based assignments, contribute to long-term financial strategies, and even help shape our financial training programs.
In this role, you'll be working with advanced IT-based financial management systems and navigating large spreadsheets with ease. Whether it's delivering accurate financial calculations or advising on complex financial matters, your skills will be pivotal in guiding the financial direction of our organisation.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
You're someone with a wealth of experience in accountancy or finance, particularly at an advisory level. You've handled complex financial issues and projects with confidence, and you're ready to bring that experience to a new challenge. Your strong numerical reasoning skills and in-depth knowledge of accountancy principles are matched by your ability to persuade, influence, and provide professional advice to senior stakeholders.
You're comfortable working independently, yet you're also a team player who can adapt to changing service demands. You're familiar with the rules and regulations of Local Authority accounting-or you're quick to learn-and you understand the importance of integrating equal opportunities into service delivery.
You'll have experience of supporting and mentoring others to develop in their roles.
You hold at least a full AAT qualification in accounting or have significant, demonstrable accounting experience. Plus, you are flexible-ready to visit establishments across the Borough or attend meetings, even outside of regular office hours when necessary.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Are you ready to bring your accountancy knowledge and financial expertise to a role where you can truly make a difference? As a specialist, you'll be tackling complex issues within your area of expertise, advising senior leaders, and driving strategic financial planning. You'll have the opportunity to lead project-based assignments, contribute to long-term financial strategies, and even help shape our financial training programs.
In this role, you'll be working with advanced IT-based financial management systems and navigating large spreadsheets with ease. Whether it's delivering accurate financial calculations or advising on complex financial matters, your skills will be pivotal in guiding the financial direction of our organisation.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
You're someone with a wealth of experience in accountancy or finance, particularly at an advisory level. You've handled complex financial issues and projects with confidence, and you're ready to bring that experience to a new challenge. Your strong numerical reasoning skills and in-depth knowledge of accountancy principles are matched by your ability to persuade, influence, and provide professional advice to senior stakeholders.
You're comfortable working independently, yet you're also a team player who can adapt to changing service demands. You're familiar with the rules and regulations of Local Authority accounting-or you're quick to learn-and you understand the importance of integrating equal opportunities into service delivery.
You'll have experience of supporting and mentoring others to develop in their roles.
You hold at least a full AAT qualification in accounting or have significant, demonstrable accounting experience. Plus, you are flexible-ready to visit establishments across the Borough or attend meetings, even outside of regular office hours when necessary.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
Closing date: Thu 03/04/2025 at 01:00
Job reference: LBC03487