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