JOB TITLE: 2x Assistant Accountant Posts
Department: Chief Executive’s Department
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: BR6–BR10 (£27,262 – £42,584 per annum)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Bromley Civic Centre
Working pattern: (Hybrid – 2 days per week office attendance)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, estimates, and the year-end closure of accounts.
- Provide day‑to‑day financial advice and support to budget holders and service managers.
- Support the Senior Accountant and Principal Finance Officer in delivering an effective finance service.
- Maintain the Council’s financial systems, including:
- Budget input and monitoring
- Budget adjustments
- Journal transfers
- Bank reconciliations
- Other financial administration activities as required
- Produce, analyse, and interpret financial information and reports.
- Assist with financial monitoring, forecasting, and budget management activities.
About You
- Have experience of financial administration and financial controls within a large organisation.
- Possess a sound understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, and budgetary control.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and financial/accounting systems.
- Have strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non‑finance colleagues.
- Be confident in analysing, interpreting, and presenting financial information.
- Ideally hold an AAT qualification or be actively studying towards a recognised accounting or finance qualification.
What We Offer
We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity in both employment and service delivery and welcome applications from all sections of the community. As a disability‑confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities. We also welcome ex‑armed forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
- Competitive salary
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Bromley Employee Benefits Scheme
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Lease Car Scheme
- Technology Scheme
- Access to a wide range of discounts and offers
Further Information
If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Afzal Hussain, Senior Accountant, at afzal.hussain@bromley.gov.uk.
Deadline to submit the application: Sunday 19th July 2026.
Interviews and tests are expected to be held on the week commencing Monday 27th July 2026.
We are forces family‑friendly and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from ex‑armed forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
Please see the Job description and Person Specification attached.
We do not accept CV submissions from permanent recruitment agencies. If you are a candidate and would like to contact the Recruitment Team regarding the application process, please email Recruitment.Team@bromley.gov.uk.
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