Accountant
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,152 to £41,771 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 September 2025 |
| Location: | Luton, Bedfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Luton Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LBC04256 |
Summary
About the job
Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
The Customer and Commercial Department are currently seeking an addition to the Accountancy team.
The roles of Accountant will be interchangeable within the Accountancy Service; this post will be located in the team that supports the Place & Infrastructure, Customer & Commercial and Chief Executive’s departments. You will provide financial support, advice, information, reports and analysis on complex aspects of the Council’s financial position as a significant part of the provision of an Accountancy service for the Council and its staff.
Key duties will include ensuring that all work is performed and assessed with continuous improvement in mind, and the requirement to obtain value for money for the Council. The successful applicant will contribute to the review of all accountancy strategies, policies and procedures in response to the rules and regulations as laid down by Central Government, accountancy bodies and the Council in terms of revenue and capital expenditure.
A flexible, innovative approach is an essential requirement, together with the willingness to respond constructively to challenge and opportunity.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
Are you passionate about working in Finance, and pursuing your professional development?
Can you professionally advise others at a senior level, on complex financial issues?
Can you demonstrate accurate numerical reasoning skills through complex financial calculations?
Are you able to contribute to strategic financial forward planning processes, financial training strategy and undertake evaluation and planning?
Do you have full AAT qualification in Accounting or equivalent by qualification OR significant relevant demonstrable accounting experience?
Do you have a flexible and innovative approach and can respond well to challenge and opportunity?
If so, please consider an application.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
The Customer and Commercial Department are currently seeking an addition to the Accountancy team.
The roles of Accountant will be interchangeable within the Accountancy Service; this post will be located in the team that supports the Place & Infrastructure, Customer & Commercial and Chief Executive’s departments. You will provide financial support, advice, information, reports and analysis on complex aspects of the Council’s financial position as a significant part of the provision of an Accountancy service for the Council and its staff.
Key duties will include ensuring that all work is performed and assessed with continuous improvement in mind, and the requirement to obtain value for money for the Council. The successful applicant will contribute to the review of all accountancy strategies, policies and procedures in response to the rules and regulations as laid down by Central Government, accountancy bodies and the Council in terms of revenue and capital expenditure.
A flexible, innovative approach is an essential requirement, together with the willingness to respond constructively to challenge and opportunity.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
Are you passionate about working in Finance, and pursuing your professional development?
Can you professionally advise others at a senior level, on complex financial issues?
Can you demonstrate accurate numerical reasoning skills through complex financial calculations?
Are you able to contribute to strategic financial forward planning processes, financial training strategy and undertake evaluation and planning?
Do you have full AAT qualification in Accounting or equivalent by qualification OR significant relevant demonstrable accounting experience?
Do you have a flexible and innovative approach and can respond well to challenge and opportunity?
If so, please consider an application.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
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