Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We’re proud to be an inclusive team that embraces diverse perspectives and experiences. Our Financial Management Team plays a vital role in supporting Coventry City Council and the communities we serve, working closely with services to guide informed decision‑making and deliver positive outcomes. There’s a strong sense of purpose in our work, and many of us are deeply committed to our partner areas to help drive improvement. You’ll be joining a collaborative, supportive team that values learning and encourages everyone to grow.

What is the job role?

This is a great opportunity to join our Business Partnering Team as an Accountant, supporting Children’s & Education Services. You’ll build strong relationships with service leads, acting as a trusted advisor to support effective financial planning and management.

You’ll interpret financial data and present clear, concise insights to managers, enabling informed decision making. Alongside budgeting, forecasting and final accounts, you’ll find creative solutions to financial challenges and ensure all outputs meet professional standards. Your work will help ensure public money is used effectively to deliver strong outcomes for our communities.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

If you have just become an accountant, this post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Standard DBS check.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is qualified (CCAB/CIMA) or close to qualifying (actively studying), and ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll be naturally curious, keen to learn, and comfortable working with numbers and data. Just as importantly, you’ll enjoy working with people to build relationships, explaining financial information clearly, and contributing ideas. If you’re proactive, adaptable, and motivated by making a real difference, you’ll fit right in with our team.

What we offer

For the full range of benefits visit #MyRewards – Coventry City Council

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can register online here for an initial assessment, or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information. For all other queries, contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk.

Interview date(s): W/C 6th July 2026

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council