Senior Accountant (Strategic Projects)
| Posting date: | 24 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,933 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Dover, Kent |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Dover District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DDC0795 |
Summary
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
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
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