Senior Accountant

Description:

Located in the heart of East London, Tower Hamlets is a vibrant and dynamic borough that is home to a rich tapestry of cultures, histories and opportunities. With iconic landmarks such as the Tower of London, Canary Wharf and Brick Lane, this bustling area offers a unique blend of historic charm and cutting-edge development. Tower Hamlets boasts a thriving community with excellent transport links, diverse neighbourhoods and a commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth.

Joining the Tower Hamlets finance team means contributing to the economic vitality and financial health of a borough that is passionate about creating a brighter future for all its residents.

About The Role

We are excited to announce a Senior Accountant (Communities) role within Tower Hamlets Finance Team below: Some key points in relation to each role below:

• Senior Accountant – Communities

• Provide financial support and advice to service managers in departments overseeing Public Realm, Culture and Community Safety
• Support stakeholders with budget setting, monitoring of grants and year-end process
• Business partnering to drive financial improvements across the directorate
• Manage budgets for a wide range of services run by the Council, such as Arts, Parks and Events, Idea Stores, Leisure Centres and various neighbourhood safety initiatives.
• Line management of 2-3 team members.

About You

As a fully qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant with post qualification experience in a local government setting, you will leverage your expertise to enhance service efficiency and maximise value for money. You will have a track record of leveraging your expertise to enhance service efficiency and maximise value for money. Leading and motivating teams will be natural to you, empowering staff to achieve high standards while establishing credibility with Heads of Service, Corporate Directors, and key stakeholders.

You will bring a solid understanding of financial management and regulatory frameworks, especially in the public sector. Your familiarity with the role of Local Authorities and the financial needs of these service areas, along with your knowledge of best practices in budget monitoring and control, make you a valuable asset.