Accountant – Management & Commercial

Job Title: Accountant – Management & Commercial

Location of work: Town Hall / Hybrid

Salary: £31,347 - £37,455 per annum

Basis: Permanent

About Reigate and Banstead

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council is a fast-paced and ambitious Council, a friendly place to work with a strong team spirit, and enthusiastic colleagues that share our ambitions.

From investing in new housing, retail and leisure facilities – including our flagship development, The Rise in Redhill - to launching an extended social and events offer for all ages from our three community centres, we are proud of our track record of delivering for the borough.

Working towards a greener future, our Environmental Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan the Council has committed to making our operations carbon neutral by 2030 while supporting residents and local businesses to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Like every local authority Reigate & Banstead is finding it increasingly challenging to balance the budget as costs rise and resources are under pressure, however the Council is starting from a sound financial base with buoyant earmarked reserves and no long-term debt.

About the Role

This fantastic role sits within the Management & Commercial Accounting section of our finance team. In this role, working with budget managers and other stakeholders, you will be responsible for monthly budget monitoring and reporting for assigned areas of the Council, as well as providing understanding and input to the Councils annual budget process and Medium Term Financial Plan.

As well as contributing to the effective performance for the team and identifying opportunities to develop the finance service, you will provide professional support to colleagues across the Council and coordinate service reviews and analysis of financial performance.

About the Person:

• A part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA)
• Good experience in management accounting, stakeholder relationship management and providing analysis to support key financial controls and reporting.
• Previous Local Government experience is preferred, but not essential.
• You will be able to work both independently and collaboratively, with great self-organisation skills and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• You will work well as part of a team, with a flexible and a positive attitude, and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
• You will also have experience of developing working relationships and have strong verbal and written communication skills to share information about financial matters effectively.

While we are looking to appoint a part-qualified Accountant, we will accept applications from candidates who are yet to start studying, however the salary offered would reflect experience.

Staff Benefits

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.

Additional Information

You can also reach out to our recruitment partners at Allen Lane. To do so please contact Jack Murphy at [email protected] or on 07921 335 786.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing date: Sunday 22 June 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Values and Behaviours

Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us.

http://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20044/your_council/915/working_here