Accountant na London Borough of Lambeth BU

Accountant 

PO4: £51,228 pa rising in annual increments to £54,360 pa inc LW. 

Full Time/Permanent/ Hybrid Working 

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the role:

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and skilled Placement Accountant to join our Finance Team, supporting the Children’s Social Care service. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the effective management of placement budgets of approximately £56m a year and to make a positive impact on outcomes for children and young people. 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyse, and forecast the Children’s Social Care placement budget.
• Provide clear and timely financial advice to Service Managers, helping them make informed decisions.
• Support the Group Accountant with reporting, budget setting, year-end closing and strategic financial planning.
• Work collaboratively with operational colleagues to maintain robust financial control and ensure value for money.

The successful candidate should have:

• strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex financial data clearly, often to non-Finance experts. 

• Excellent communication skills to be able to build constructive relationships with managers and non-finance colleagues

• a proactive and solution-focused approach to financial management.

• Experience of budget monitoring and forecasting, ideally within a public sector or social care environment. 

• Familiarity with the Mosaic Financials system (desirable).

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

JD and Person Specification 

If you would like any further information regarding the post or discussion regarding any of the job requirements, please contact Kametia Sutherland-Hall

Telephone: 020 792 62271 

Email: [email protected]

Closing date: 28^th of September 2025 at midnight

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers