Accountancy Assistant

We have an excellent opportunity for someone with finance experience to join our friendly and supportive Financial Services team. Working alongside our Principal Accountant and Finance Business Partners, you will help prepare and monitor revenue budgets and support the production of the Council’s final accounts. You will also undertake a range of important day-to-day financial tasks, including processing journals, calculating recharges, raising purchase orders, arranging invoice payments and supporting our payment processes.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to develop your accountancy knowledge and gain valuable experience across different areas of local government finance, including budget management, year-end accounting and treasury management.

About You You will have at least one year’s experience in a finance role and a good standard of education, including English and Maths. You will be comfortable using Microsoft Excel and other Windows-based applications, with some experience of supporting budget preparation, budget monitoring or final accounts. Experience of local government or public sector finance would be welcomed.

You will be accurate, organised and able to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines. You will also be a clear communicator, a supportive team member and someone who approaches problems logically and positively. Most importantly, you will be keen to learn, take responsibility for your work and develop your career within a supportive finance team.

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