Job Title: Financial Accountant Directorate: Corporate Resources Directorate Job Ref: 1031 Job type: Full-time 35 hours Closing date: Sunday 9th March 2025, 23:59pm Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £61,836 - £64,032 per annum (PO8) DBS check required: No Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Introduction Lewisham is home to over 300,000 residents across approximately 130,000 households. Our community is vibrant and diverse, comprising 48.3% from ethnic minority backgrounds. With a youthful demographic, 70% of our population is of working age, and 23.5% are aged 0-19. We are committed to creating safer neighbourhoods, providing good schools, supporting thriving businesses, and fostering active community groups. Our services are designed for the convenience of those who use them, ensuring that everyone who lives, studies, and works in the borough feels empowered to contribute and have their say about the things they care about. Good stewardship of our finances plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the Council continues to deliver excellent services to all of its residents and businesses. The Finance function forms part of Corporate Resources and has four key service areas: Strategic Finance, ..... full job details .....