Ashford Borough Council

About Ashford Borough Council

This is a great career opportunity to establish a high profile and a strong reputation working for a authority that genuinely values the importance of making sure the council is economically sound and can create a vibrant place for its residents, businesses and visitors. We have a balanced budget and as a result we are able to build a future of economic prosperity and growth for our residents and businesses. We are actively investing in key infrastructure, housing and commercial opportunities and we are seeking an experienced finance professional to provide expertise and innovative commercial thinking to help us continue our journey. Ashford Borough Council's housing department is a key area and requires dedicated finance support. Essentially you will be the financial lead on Housing projects, closure of accounts Budget setting and monitoring. The Housing Revenue Account running a 30 year Business Plan (financial plan) that you will be responsible for managing and updating. This is a career-graded post; the salary is dependent on an assessment of skills and experience you bring to the post, as referred to in the job description and person specification. We are looking for a candidate that can communicate effectively and demonstrate you have a strong background in Accounting or Pubic Sector Housing Finance. Are you AAT, or part/fully qualified Accountant (CCAB/CIMA). Alternatively, do you have extensive relevant experience in Public Sector Housing Accounting? At the top end of the salary grade, you will be the finance lead for a service with the provision of complex business advice and guidance on financial matters and support to service managers where it is essential that you have CCAB or CIMA qualification. In all cases you will have experience in: Preparation of Final Accounts Revenue Budgeting Budget Monitoring Interested, if so do you want to? Work in a team dedicated to providing high quality services and be part of a dynamic team with a strong emphasis on quality. Then we are looking for you! For an informal discussion please contact Jo Stocks, Senior Accountant (Housing) on 01233 330548 or Maria Stevens, Head of Finance and IT on 01233 330547 Ashford is just 38 minutes from London by train; set in great countryside and close to the channel coast; with excellent schools and house prices that are lower than in much of the south east. The quality of life is excellent. We offer an excellent benefits package, including salary-linked pension scheme, flexible working hours, and generous holiday entitlement. Click to view a Job Description and Person Specification Interviews will be held on 03.04.2020 Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide

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