Accounting Technician
Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £23,344 to £25,679 Per Annum
Location: Chelmsford
Closing Date: 23rd December 2024 at 11.59pm
This role will be filled on a hybrid basis, meaning you can work remotely part of the week with an expectation to attend the office at least 2-3 days per month. Any journeys to the office would be at your own expense. More specific details can be discussed at the interview stage should you be invited.
Interview Dates: Thursday 16th and/or Friday 17th January 2025
The Role
The Corporate Services function is integral to Essex County Council's ways of working and how we support Essex citizens. Our technology team works across all services to provide great solutions to both the workforce and 1.4 million residents of Essex in a digital age. Our Finance team oversees all financial management aspects.
Our Finance team includes financial strategy, management, and accounting, overseeing transactional services ranging from debtors to financial assessment, and debt management. We look for individuals who can match our passion, bring expertise and ideas, and join us in delivering outstanding professional services.
The Opportunity
This role will contribute to the delivery of a high-performing, customer-focused service, delivering all aspects of financial management information to both the members of the management accounting team and budget holders, ensuring quality of information is provided to stakeholders.
Accountabilities
1. Provide timely, accurate information and advice to budget holders for effective management of budgets and financial planning.
2. Undertake analysis of financial and performance data and provide financial advice.
3. Build a strong understanding of all financial management and reporting systems and processes.
4. Deliver accurate financial estimates, forecasts, and plans.
5. Support the financial management of the Capital Programme.
6. Support the timely preparation of information for business case submissions.
7. Deliver information to support the annual accounts closure programme as requested.
The Experience You Will Bring
1. Experience of working with financial management issues and finding solutions.
2. Experience of process and practice improvements within a finance setting.
3. Experience of providing financial advice and support to budget holders.
4. Proficiency with a range of financial systems and processes.
5. Ability to establish credibility with budget holders and other stakeholders.
6. Educated to RQF level 2 (GCSE) in 5 subjects including Maths and English or working towards AAT or other vocational accounting qualification.
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