Group Accountant (Technical)
Salary: £55,419 - £57,95 pa
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 30 Jan 2026 12:00
Interview date: 10 Feb 2026
Ref: CR1738
About the role:
Horsham District Council is looking for a Group Accountant (Technical) to join our Finance and Performance team. You will be responsible for the provision of high-level technical accounting, ensuring compliance with local government accounting regulations and offering strategic financial advice. Leading on all aspects of capital and asset accounting, your role includes setting and monitoring the capital programme, maintaining the fixed asset register, compiling capital and treasury strategies, overseeing the completion of regulatory returns, and assisting with the preparation of the Annual Statement of Accounts.
About you:
To succeed as Group Accountant (Technical) you will have demonstrable experience working in a financial environment, preferably within the public sector, with experience in the management and preparation of year end processes and the production of financial statements. You will have excellent communication and people management skills and an ability to develop and maintain good working relationships throughout the Council and its partners. You will be part of a core team aimed at meeting corporate financial objectives, driving change and implementing best practice in financial systems, and therefore also be able to manage a demanding workload, have good organisational skills and be able to manage your time and priorities effectively. As a CCAB qualified accountant, you will need extensive experience of financial management and have the skills to support financial and management accounting service for the Council’s capital programme. You’ll be able to understand and interpret government legislation and similar complex documents, have sound analytical skills, and a flexible approach to work with attention to detail.
For an informal discussion about this role please call Samantha Wilson, Head of Finance and Performance on 01403 215309.
PPA
Applicants invited for interview will be asked to complete a Thomas’ Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) which provides a rapid and deep insight into behavioural preferences and communication style.
About us:
We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.
We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.
We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.
To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Visit our Jobs and careers page to find out more about Working for Horsham District Council and Our employment commitments.
To apply:
If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.
Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to HR@horsham.gov.uk explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.