This post is within the Accountancy section of Finance. The Accountancy section has qualified and experienced accountants providing professional financial advice and accountancy support to all directorates, schools and a range of outside bodies and joint committees for both revenue and capital accounting.
The successful applicant will be in the Service accountancy team that supports in providing a range of financial services for the Education and Lifelong Learning directorates.
About the job
The candidate will be required to provide a quality budget monitoring service that is effective and purposeful, whilst also providing financial advice that aids decision making. During the year, the officer will maintain effective control of the areas of accounts that fall within their remit, enabling and ensuring effective and accurate closing of accounts at year end.
They will support aspects of the Council's budget and MTFP process, co-ordinating budget work within service areas and undertaking technical calculations and projections. The candidate will also be required to ensure accurate and timely payments are made to schools and the reconciliation of various accounts.
The post will involve working closely with customers across Service Areas, within the Finance team as well as with external audit to meet objectives.
What We Are Looking For From You
Candidates should hold a relevant financial qualification, i.e., CCAB, AAT or part qualified CCAB, and have good knowledge of local government finance as well as a desire for continuous development.
Good communication and computer skills, particularly in relation to corporate finance systems, are essential, as is the ability to learn quickly, respond to changing demands, and produce a high standard of work within challenging deadlines.
Additional information
This post is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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Job Category: Finance / Revenues / Benefits
Department: Finance
Working Pattern/Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
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