Job Description
Corporate Accountant (MM1)
Salary: £45,393 - £57,477
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Location: London
Shape the future of finance
With a new senior leadership team in place, Allen Lane are supporting a London Borough Authority who are entering an exciting period of transformation. One that anticipates challenges, works collaboratively, and delivers high-quality solutions across a large and diverse organisation.
We are looking for a Corporate Accountant to join a Corporate Accountancy team and play a key role in strengthening their financial reporting framework and supporting an ambitious programme of change.
The role
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Accountant, you will take ownership of a high-profile and technically complex area of fixed asset accounting, while also working closely with services across the Council in a business partnering capacity.
This is more than a technical accounting role. You'll contribute to improving processes, strengthening controls, and delivering insight that supports better decision-making across the organisation.
Key responsibilities
- Support the closure of accounts, reviewing financial controls and driving process improvements
- Lead and continuously enhance IFRS 16 lease accounting processes, ensuring strong governance and documentation
- Oversee Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) accounting processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Ensure adherence to IFRS and CIPFA Code of Practice requirements
- Provide high-quality financial advice and insight to services across the Council
- Identify opportunities to improve financial support, reporting, and business partnering
About you
We're looking for a motivated and collaborative finance professional with strong technical expertise and a desire to make an impact.
You will have:
- A CCAB or CIMA qualification, or be part-qualified with a commitment to completing your studies
- Strong financial accounting experience, ideally including fixed assets
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with complex data
- Experience in local governmentfinance
Benefits offered:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Up to 32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extra day at Christmas
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Access to extensive training and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (free, confidential support)
- Health, leisure, and cycle-to-work benefits
Make a difference
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and evolving finance function, while making a real impact on services that support the local community.
If you're ambitious, motivated, and ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing date: Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 17:00
