Accountant Level 3 - 2 positions

Job Introduction

From 1 December 2025 the pay range for this role will be £47,181 - £53,460 Band 11 (pro rata for part time colleagues).   To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure 

Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole is a place where people and nature, coast and towns come together to offer a wealth of potential. At BCP Council we want to realise these possibilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountancy professional to join a progressive large unitary authority.

These are key roles, and we are looking for two candidates with the experience to develop and deliver a robust business partnering service for children’s social care and Housing & Public Protection within our accountancy team. These roles require some experience in local government finance. You will know what best practice looks like as you will be setting professional standards and guide by example. 

We have a culture that enables everyone to grow and develop. Ensuring employees have a positive work life balance is really important to us. We have an agile working policy, which enables our people to work flexibly either at home or in a number of locations principally at the Bournemouth Civic Centre but also civic hubs in Poole and Christchurch.

Roles Purpose

• The main purpose of the roles is to undertake business partnering activities for children's social care and Housing & Public Protection.

Main Responsibilities

• The roles reports to the Finance Manager for Children's Services & the Finance Manager for Housing & Public Protection.
• In liaison with senior officers and budget holders, the work includes budget setting, monitoring and reporting, project work and providing general financial advice and guidance to directors and budget holders. 

The Ideal Candidate

• A professional accountancy qualification e.g. CIPFA, CA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent and full current membership of an accountancy body is an essential requirement for the role. 
• In addition to being a fully qualified accountant, with strong technical skills, you will have sound business partnering skills and be proficient in data evaluation .
• You should be comfortable explaining complex information to non-finance managers and work well with external stakeholders.

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Ronke Olarewaju at Ronke.Olarewaju@bcpcouncil.gov.uk and Michelle Matthews at Michelle.Matthews@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Kindly note that these positions do not offer visa sponsorship; therefore candidates must have the right to work in the UK

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits 

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At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people. 

Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page) 

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DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.