Accountant - Schools

Job Description

Accountant – Schools

Full time/Permanent

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

About Us:

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.

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.

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.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team:

The Schools Finance Team sits within Lambeth Council’s Corporate Finance function and provides financial oversight, assurance and support to schools across the borough. The team works closely with schools, education colleagues and senior stakeholders to ensure public funds are managed effectively and in line with statutory requirements. We are a collaborative and supportive team, committed to continuous improvement and high-quality financial governance.

About the Role:

As Schools Accountant, you will play a key role in overseeing the financial management of Lambeth schools. On a day-to-day basis, you will lead on the monitoring and reporting of the Schools Block of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and other school-related grants, manage monthly financial processes, and provide assurance on schools’ financial performance.

The role includes leading the year-end closure of schools’ accounts, analysing complex financial data, and supporting the development of improved systems and controls. You can expect a varied workload, balancing statutory deadlines with advisory work, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on financial sustainability across schools.

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

JD and Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Contact Information:

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

Dominique Johnston-Franklin, Group Manager – Schools and Education

Telephone: 020 792 63274

Email: DJohnston-Franklin@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

Closing date: 4 th of February at midnight

Interviews: w/c 9 th of February

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