As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference. Our values are outlined in our Ways of Working and our Guiding Principles and if they reflect how you are and how you work then this could be the role that meets your expectations.

What is the role?

The post holder will work as part of the financial support team to provide support to the accountancy team to enable them to deliver high quality financial management, professional advice and accountancy services to the Directors, Members and other key stakeholders.

The role will assist in providing analysis and support for a wide range of tasks, including a range of financial issues, applying financial regulations and codes of practice.

This role will play an important part in supporting the process of identifying cost and efficiency savings.

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the successful candidate will assist other team members in driving the financial processes for the Directorate.

Accountancy Assistant currently working in the financial support team.

"I really enjoy the diversity of the services we support, Schools, Education, regulatory services and Children's social care all ask for different things from us which means that each day can be very different"

Who is the person?

You need to:

1. Be either a qualified Accounting Technician or actively studying towards the AAT or CCAB equivalent;

2. Have the ability to form good relationships with staff and provide a first class service;

3. Be able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, including senior officers;

4. Have the ability to get on well with colleagues & team members;

5. Have experience of and the skills needed to meet deadlines;

6. Ideally, have knowledge of Local Government Finance.

7. Have knowledge, understanding and experience of budgetary control;

8. Have proven experience in maintaining financial models.

9. Be computer literate - have a good standard of spreadsheet skills and be proficient in the use of Word, Outlook, Excel etc plus the ability to use financial information systems such as E-business Suite;

10. Have a good knowledge and understanding of customer care, equalities & Health & Safety

11. Have the flexibility to adapt to the changing demands on Financial Services.

12. Have a willingness to learn



Closing time/date, midnight, on the 6th of December 2015 Applications received after this may not be considered. Interviews will be held on the 11th of December 2015