At Hammersmith & Fulham we are ambitious in reforming the council toensure this is a place for everybody. Within the Finance & Governance department our ambition is to be ruthlessly financially efficient in everything that we do to ensure that our residents and services are receiving the best value for money whilst challenging old-fashioned thinkingunfairness and removing waste where possible.
The Principal Accountant (Developments/Projects) role supports strategic financial planning and management of capital investment schemes particularly in housing and regeneration. It involves providing expert financial advice developing business cases and ensuring robust financial modelling and compliance with council policies. The role requires strong analytical communication and stakeholder engagement skills along with experience in local government or housing finance.
The successful candidate will be CCAB part of fully qualified and will have some prior experience of working in Local Government finance.
Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best peopleto help build our vision. If youre looking to develop your career in a fast-paced professional environment whilst making a difference then we look forward to hearing from you.
Please refer to the Role Profile for more information.
How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining who we are. We are looking for people whocan build this into everything they do.
We are fair
We treat everyone withcompassion dignity andfairness. We value theviews and opinion of others and promote benefits andopportunities for all.
We are caring
We care about our borough anddoing things well. We focus on standards and continuousimprovement; learning fromour mistakes and celebratingsuccess.
We are collaborators
We work together for a bettersociety. We work with ourresidents businesses schoolsthird sector and others forbetter outcomes for everyone.
We are driven
We will only settle for the verybest. We seek to continuallyimprove and put our residentscustomers and businesses atthe heart of everything we do.
At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.
We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.
It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment retention and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity diversity and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.
In order to combat discrimination no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age disability gender reassignment race religion or belief sex sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect all employees workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.
Asking for Adjustments
We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format please contact us at or by post to The Town Hall King Street Hammersmith W6 9JU
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect all employees workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age disability gender reassignment race religion or belief sex sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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