Job Description

Salary - Grade
GBP 52,269 to 54,360 52269 - PO4
Contract Type
Permanent / Fixed Term
Contracted Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week
DBS Required
No
Department
Finance & Corporate Resources
Service
Finance & Corporate Resources
Closing date
07/10/2025

2 X Full Time Permanent Opportunities

1 X 14 Hours Part Time FTC /Secondment Opportunity

Hackney is one of Britain's most exciting and fastest-changing boroughs. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself.



Our vision is to make the borough a place for everyone. We're proud to support a thriving community where everyone feels included and involved and where residents can lead healthy and successful lives. As Service Accountant you will operate from within one of the Directorate Financial Management team and therefore play a key role in providing financial support to services and working with the Group Accountant to help set robust internal controls, all at a time of real economic challenge in the public sector. You will be proactive in providing high quality and informed financial advice at all levels to facilitate operational decision making - challenging and justifying decisions where necessary. In doing so, you'll ensure we keep delivering for the people who call Hackney home.



You will be responsible for ensuring the three main pillars of the annual budget cycle (budget setting, budget monitoring and closing of accounts) are completed for a range of services while working with service managers to get the job done. In return we will provide you with the opportunity to rise to the challenge, develop your skills and progress your career within a vibrant and well performing Council.



To join, you'll need to be a qualified accountant, currently studying towards your

qualifications, or have experience of working in an accounting environment within a large organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take a step into a finance role as part of a friendly, welcoming team.



As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.


If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.

As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications

:

07 October

2025 (22:59)

Interview and assessment date

:

21 October

2025

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.



Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.



The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk



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