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Senior Accountant (Accountancy)

  • Employer: Greater London Authority
  • Reference: GLA4275
  • Published: Fri 17/01/2020, 12:25 PM
  • Closing on: Wed 05/02/2020, 23:59 PM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: To be confirmed
  • Salary: £54,898 per annum
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Southwark

Are you interested in working at the heart of London government within a dynamic Finance team?

Working alongside the Chief Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in the preparation of the Authority’s single entity and group accounts, promote strong financial management, robust reporting and work with external partners to deliver high quality outsourced services - payroll, exchequer, expenses and the financial system.

The post carries managerial responsibilities and is ideal for someone looking to move into their first managerial role. A CCAB qualified accountant, you will have an understanding of local government finance, strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent Excel skills. You should also be a confident communicator who is able to foster great working relationships with colleagues and relish working to challenging deadlines.

A flexible approach and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities is essential, as is the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.

In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process then please contact a member of the recruitment team via email on glajobs@london.gov.uk quoting reference GLA4275

Closing date: Wednesday 5 February 2020.

Interviews will take place at: City Hall on 26 and 27 February 2020.

Please note we do not accept CVs for this role. All applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system.

London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

  • Employer: Greater London Authority
  • Reference: GLA4275
  • Published: Fri 17/01/2020, 12:25 PM
  • Closing on: Wed 05/02/2020, 23:59 PM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: To be confirmed
  • Salary: £54,898 per annum
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Southwark

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