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Accountant Salary: £37,938 - £40,746 pa Location: Luton Borough Council Contract: Permanent, Full-time Why Join Luton As a dynamic authority at the heart of a thriving and diverse borough, Luton Council is driving forward ambitious regeneration plans, delivering vital public services, and making a measurable difference to the lives of its residents. Few places can offer the same blend of scale, community impact, and opportunity for leaders across finance, HR, transformation, and other key corporate functions. Joining Luton means contributing to a clear and compelling vision for a town where everyone can thrive and being part of an organisation that truly puts people and place at its heart. A distinctive part of that story is London Luton Airport, one of the UK’s busiest airports and a critical economic engine for the town. Uniquely, the airport is wholly owned by the council, generating significant revenue that is reinvested back into local services, regeneration projects, and community wellbeing. It symbolises Luton’s ambition and financial resilience, providing employees with the rare opportunity to work for an authority that not only delivers for residents but also benefits from and shapes a major national asset. At Luton Council, colleagues are supported to develop, grow, and achieve their ambitions. The organisation promotes a flexible and inclusive culture, with hybrid working options, generous leave, and strong wellbeing support. There’s a clear commitment to professional development through training, mentoring, and opportunities to lead high-profile projects that deliver visible change. Staff are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and lead, knowing their contribution makes a real difference both locally and nationally. About the Role As an Accountant, you’ll provide high-quality financial support to one or more service areas — covering everything from budget planning, monitoring, and reporting to capital and technical accounting, systems development, or forward planning, depending on your specialist area and interests. You’ll work closely with managers, senior finance colleagues, and partner organisations, offering expert advice that supports effective service delivery within an approved financial framework. You’ll also have the opportunity to lead projects, improve financial processes, and contribute to corporate financial planning. This is a broad and varied role that provides excellent exposure to all aspects of local authority finance, ideal for someone who’s looking to develop their career in a collaborative and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, coordinate, and monitor revenue and capital budgets, ensuring financial integrity and effective use of resources., • Provide professional financial advice and information to managers, supporting them to deliver services within budget., • Close the annual accounts for your service area, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion., • Support service and corporate projects, bringing financial insight and analysis to drive better outcomes., • Contribute to value-for-money reviews, business cases, and grant claims, ensuring sound financial governance., • Represent Finance at management meetings, working groups, and cross-departmental initiatives., • Support the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and reporting to enhance efficiency and financial control. About You You’ll be an experienced and capable finance professional — fully AAT-qualified (or equivalent), or with significant relevant accounting experience. You’ll combine strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-specialists. You’ll enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively, and managing competing priorities. Most importantly, you’ll have the drive to help make every pound count for the community we serve. Essential experience includes: • Providing financial advice and support in a complex organisation., • Managing or monitoring budgets and completing financial returns., • Working with financial systems and large spreadsheets., • Delivering or supporting project-based work. Desirable experience: • Working in a local authority or public sector finance environment., • Supervising or mentoring staff., • Familiarity with Civica Authority Financials or similar finance systems. A Great Career Move At Luton, they’re transforming how they deliver public services, focused on innovation, collaboration, and improving lives. As part of their finance leadership team, you’ll be at the heart of that transformation, shaping strategy, building financial resilience, and supporting key projects such as housing, regeneration, and infrastructure. You’ll enjoy: • A culture that values inclusion, learning, and wellbeing., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements., • Access to generous local government pension and annual leave schemes., • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please reach out to Thomas Porter on 07951795790, or email

We are seeking an on-siteSenior Linux Engineer, providing Linux support for one of our key public sector clients.This is a high-impact role within afast-paced and dynamic environment, focused on the support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.Suitable candidates for this role must be eligib

The Role: Service and maintain physical security equipment for clients and projects around the North of London Install physical security equipment on small and large scale projects in the public and retail sector Travel to sites on a regular basis Work independently and within a team of engineers to

Job Description Prosecutions Lawyer Rate: £55 - £62 per hour (umbrella/interim) Location: East Anglia Working: Hybrid About the Prosecution and Licensing Lawyer Role: Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Prosecutions and Licensing Solicitor to join a local authority based in Eas

Service Engineer (Automated Gates / Security Doors). This company are a fast-growing physical security provider who work with the likes of CBRE and Equans, to install and maintain automated gates, barriers, and doors for the public sector. You will be installing and servicing physical security equip

We are seeking an on-siteSenior Linux Engineer, providing Linux support for one of our key public sector clients.

Job Description Senior Legal Officer - Right to Buy East of England Hybrid or Remote £25 - £30 umbrella per hour Sellick Partnership are working with a Local Authority seeking an experienced Property Senior Legal Officer / Senior Paralegal.This role will be offered on an initial 3-month basis

Benefits of the Commercial Contracts Lawyer role: - An Excellent rate of pay of 40 - 50 per hour working through an umbrella company - Flexible working arrangements - offer flexible hours and remote working We would be extremely interested in hearing from candidates with a public sector background

The Senior Property and Regeneration Lawyer would ideally have the following characteristics; - Managing a caseload of the more complex and high-profile matters and large regeneration property work - Complex lease work - S25 notices - Telecoms experience would be desirable - Dealing with high-compl

Job Description Head of Law - Commercial Contracts Salary: £75,747 - £87,022 (Dependent on experience) Location: Hybrid working - offices located across the East of England Permanent | Full-time | Senior Leadership Role Overview of the Head of Law - Commercial Contracts role: Sellick Partner

Sell Trend Micro’s products and/or services through a consultative selling approach and maintain good relationships with key individuals within named & prospect accounts within Public Sector / Healthcare. Proven track record of sales experience in the Public Sector, (preferably in IT Security) dev

Opportunity to make a significant impact within a high-profile public-sector organisation. Ensure compliance with internal governance, public-sector regulations, and audit requirements.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation.

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnered with The Scouts to recruit for an Interim Financial Controller on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract (MAT cover).The Scouts actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to socie

Sellick Partnership are delighted to be working with a reputable and forward-thinking public sector organisation based in Yorkshire to recruit a Principal Lawyer (Commercial and Procurement) to lead a small team. This role would be well suited to someone who has held a similar role at another public

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnered with The Scouts to recruit for an Interim Financial Controller on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract (MAT cover).The Scouts actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to socie

Hybrid working - once per week in the office.Sellick Partnership is excited to be recruiting for a local authority in West Yorkshire on a permanent basis.We are seeking an experienced Childcare Lawyer to step into a Principal role.About the Principal Childcare Lawyer opportunity:.This role is a fant

The successful Public Sector Chief of Staff will bring a well-developed mix of. As Interim Chief of Staff, you will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, driving effective prioritisation, strengthening governance arrangements, and providing oversight across key programmes within a complex, hig

About the Childcare Lawyer position:.Sellick Partnership is thrilled to be assisting a Local Authority in Essex, who are looking to recruit a Childcare Lawyer on a permanent basis.This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking Local Authority, who are looking to

Programme Planning Consultant - Public Sector Transformation. Panoramic Associates is currently working with a public-sector client to appoint an experienced Programme Planning Consultant to lead structured programme planning for a major highways transformation programme and wider Local Government R

The client is ideally looking for someone with experience of working within a local authority setting, but experience in all of the above areas from a private sector background may also be considered.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation.

Sellick Partnership are delighted to be partnering with a progressive public sector organisation in Yorkshire who are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their friendly team.

Sell Trend Micro’s products and/or services through a consultative selling approach and maintain good relationships with key individuals within named & prospect accounts within Public Sector / Healthcare. Proven track record of sales experience in the Public Sector, (preferably in IT Security) dev

Our client, a Local Authority in Essex is seeking an experienced Property Lawyer to join their Legal Services team on a hybrid working basis, with attendance required at the office weekly, ideally.Responsibilities of the Property Lawyer:.The successful Property Lawyer will be responsible for a workl

Ensure compliance with internal governance, public-sector regulations, and audit requirements. Opportunity to make a significant impact within a high-profile public-sector organisation.

Hybrid (one day a week in office ideally).Our client, a Local Authority based in Cambridgeshire, is seeking a Democratic Services Officer on an interim basis for an anticipated minimum period of 3-6 months.This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with prior experience in democratic or member

Alexander Faraday Recruitment are delighted to be supporting our public sector clientin their search for a Senior Procurement Officer.

We are seeking a qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive with extensive experience within housing law, ideally gained from the public sector. However experience gained within the private sector will also be considered.

AWS Public Sector Senior Cloud Architect - Migration Delivery Consultant. Your experience in designing technical solutions within the technology/consulting sector will equip you with the ability to architect complex, scalable, and secure solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer

Sellick Partnership is excited to be partnered with one of our highly regarded public sector clients to recruit a Head of Law to manage the commercial contracts team. The successful Head of Law will steer a well-respected Commercial Law team with clients across the public sector, alongside building

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation.

Public Sector - Combined Authority.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in construction within the public sector and strong financial management skills.

Sellick Partnership are proud to be working a fantastic and expanding public sector organisation in East Anglia who are looking to recruit a.

This role involves leading strategic data governance projects, managing regulatory matters, and expanding the firm's public sector presence. A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Partner or Legal Director specializing in data protection and privacy to advise public sector clients.

Local authority experience is preferable and public sector candidates.

A global digital services leader seeks an experienced Oracle Fusion HCM Techno-Functional Architect to implement and support HCM modules specifically for UK public sector clients.

You must have a background in working in the public sector or local government.

A leading consultancy firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Manager for its Public Sector Financial Reporting and Accounting Support team. Ideal candidates will hold a professional accounting qualification and possess extensive experience in public sector finance.

Immigration Lawyer or Legal Advisor.A well-regarded organisation in the West Yorkshire region is seeking an experienced and proactive lawyer or legal professional to join their friendly team on a locum basis.Our client is looking for someone who can help them navigate the processes and complexities

A leading consultancy firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to deliver high-quality solutions for public sector clients.

Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Permanent.About the Commercial Contracts Lawyer position:.Sellick Partnership is thrilled to be supporting a Local Authority in Essex with recruitment for a permanent Commercial Contracts Lawyer.Our client is recruiting for a full-time, permanent lawyer to join their fr

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a Senior Delivery Lead to oversee large-scale projects in the public sector.

Engagement Manager, UKGI Public Sector Engagement Manager team.

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Digital Technical Architect for a 6-month contract.The role involves shaping technical design for telecommunications and voice solutions, conducting structured analysis, and producing documentation.Candidates must have proven experience as a Technical Archi

A public sector organization in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head of Payroll & Pensions to lead payroll and pension administration services. This is a high-stakes position that requires a commitment to public service values.

A government department is seeking an Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM Technical Consultant to drive the successful delivery of HCM programmes.This hybrid role requires strong functional knowledge, Oracle implementation experience, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.Candidates must