Overview

Senior Accountant (Commercial & Projects) – Post No. 44501

Salary: £37,280 to £46,142 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

Grade: Grade 6/7

Hours: 37 hours per week

Place of Work: Worthing Town Hall/hybrid working – office-based with some home working

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of the preparation of capital accounting, including budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Support and advise project and commercial teams on financial viability and compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting related to capital and asset management.
• Assist in providing financial aspects of audits, risk assessments, and long-term asset planning.
• Provide commercial acumen and a proactive advisory role in financial discussions linked to the council’s operations, including robust cost modelling and financial advice.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in capital accounting frameworks and asset management.
• Excellent technical skills with a strategic mindset.
• Experience working across teams, especially within multi-disciplinary and project-based settings.

Additional Information

This is an exciting time to be part of a modern, ambitious council driving innovation and transformation. You’ll be empowered to make a difference and shape how we manage and invest in our assets to deliver real value to our communities.

Equal opportunities - We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and operate a guaranteed interview scheme for care leavers meeting essential criteria where applicable, as described in the application process. Disability Confident employer – we will ensure a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, who meet the essential criteria, are offered an interview.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
• Local Government Pension
• Training & development
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee resource groups/networks
• Buddy Support Programme
• Flexible working options

Salary range: £37,280 - £46,142 per year