Job Description

PLEASE VISIT WWW.DOVER.GOV.UK/JOBS TO APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE. INDEED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Part time applications will also be considered.

Support Change. Shape the Future. Thrive in Dover.

Dover District Council is on a bold journey, from building affordable homes to driving regeneration that transforms lives. We're proud of our people-first culture, where collaboration, flexibility and purpose come together to make a real difference.

We're looking for an experienced accountant with relevant experience to support improvement and transformation programmes and other ad-hoc projects.

You'll be at the heart of our financial development, advising senior leaders of project options and supporting delivery of change to develop the council and deliver for our communities.

This is more than just numbers, it's about challenge, review, and impact.

What Can We Offer?

We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, subject to eligibility criteria, such as:

Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program (remove if casual/zero hours contract) Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension Generous annual leave provision Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre On-site parking Cycle2Work scheme (remove if fixed term/casual/zero hours contract) Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (remove if fixed term/casual/zero hours contract)
The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

For an alternative format, or to apply using a different method, please contact us.

What next?

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Helen Lamb, Head of Finance & Investment: helen.lamb@dover.gov.uk

Closing date: 11th January 2026

PLEASE VISIT WWW.DOVER.GOV.UK/JOBS TO APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE. INDEED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 49,933.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 37 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Work Location: In person