Accountancy Assistant

Job Purpose

To provide financial support within the service group including final accounts preparation, the production of annual estimates and provision of monthly budgetary control information.

Key Results Areas

Responsible for specific areas or tasks in relation to the service group’s final accounts;

Responsible for specific areas or tasks in relation to the preparation of the service group’s budgets;

To assist with the maintenance and development of the Authority’s financial systems as they impact on the service group and enhance training and financial awareness;

To assist in financial monitoring of the service group’s units through the completion of all routine, regular tasks and provision of information; getting particularly involved in the outturn forecasting of staffing costs on a monthly basis

for example.

To provide relevant data and assist in the completion of grant claims, statistical and statutory returns;

To assist in monitoring expenditure incurred as part of the capital or minor works programme;

Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Finance Business Partner.

Qualifications and Experience - Essential

Minimum 5 GCSEs A

• C (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics

Studying for, or attainment of foundation level AAT or introductory level CAT or NVQ/SVQ level 2 Accounting

Understanding of principles of accounting within the Public Sector

Practical experience of final accounts preparation and / or budgetary control work

Experience of communicating financial information to non-finance managers

Be able to communicate financial information effectively with colleagues

Be able to set priorities and complete tasks with a minimum of supervision

Demonstrate an aptitude for IT skills with advanced spreadsheet and / or database knowledge

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