Job Description

Employer:
Folkestone & Hythe District Council
Salary:
Grade G (43,438 - 49,655 per annum)
Location:
Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY / Flexible
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Yes
Closing Date:
19/10/2025 at 23:59
Reference:
GF01/25/322853
Are you a skilled and motivated financial accountant looking for your next challenge in a dynamic public sector environment? Join Folkestone & Hythe District Council's Finance Team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial support across a range of services and projects.

There are 2 Accountant roles available, supporting 'Oportunitas, s106, CIL & Charities' and 'Strategy & Resources'.

If you have a specific interest in either of these areas, please make this clear in the Supporting Information for your application.

Key Responsibilities

Leading on budget setting, monitoring and year-end accounts preparation. Providing financial advice across service areas including HRA, Oportunitas Ltd, and Charities. Managing statutory returns, VAT compliance, and treasury functions. Supporting and mentoring the Assistant Accountant. Delivering financial insights to senior stakeholders and contributing to corporate strategy.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

AAT qualified or CCAB part-qualified accountant.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years' experience in a financial environment, ideally within local government. Strong technical knowledge of VAT, budget management, and financial systems.

Skills:

Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex financial data clearly. A proactive, detail-oriented team player with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

Folkestone & Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a focus on wellbeing and staff development. Our benefits include:

Flexible Working:

Embrace a culture that supports agile and hybrid working arrangements.

Generous Leave:

Enjoy up to 31 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a flexi-time scheme, birthday leave, and Christmas office closure.

Pension Scheme:

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Family-Friendly Initiatives: Benefit from a range of family-friendly policies and support.

Health & Wellbeing:

Participate in health and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme.

Additional Perks:

Reimbursement of professional membership subscriptions, salary sacrifice schemes, corporate membership discounts, and free office parking.



Closing date for receipt of all completed applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 19th October 2025.



Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 29th October 2025

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jonathan Smith - Chief Officer, Financial Services (Deputy s151). Email: Jonathan.Smith@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk, Tel: 01303 853780

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How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.


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Further information on this vacancy

* Accountant JDPS