Financial Accountant (Internal Secondment Only)

As an Accountant in Finance and Procurement you will be integral in the efficient running of our finance systems, supporting senior specialists and other colleagues in maintaining the finances of the council., You will be assisting both the finance systems specialist and other accountants. This will give you a great insight or how the various finance systems are intertwined, how they are managed and the work that goes on to ensure we maintain accurate information. You will also see how we communicate throughout the council so financially informed decisions are at the forefront of all strategic decisions.

Here's what you'll get up to:

• assisting with the maintenance of Integra together with periodic tasks supporting the finance function


• producing financial information to be reported on the council's website


• building effective relationships working with other specialists and budget holders


• managing your own workload effectively through managing work schedules


• financial reconciliation work to ensure accuracy of financial information


• preparing journals


What you will gain:

• More in depth knowledge of Integra and associated systems


• A better understanding of how the financial records of the council are maintained


Your expected work pattern

• Full time position of 37 hours per week


• Hybrid role working from home and in the offices to support your team
  
  If you have a proven record of being a team player, have good communication skills and have an eye for detail this role might be for you., Knowledge of the finance systems in place


Your experience:

• A financial background


• Experience of maintaining financial systems


• Processing of financial information


Your skills:

• Organisational skills to prioritise a high and diverse workload


• Excellent communicator


• Analytical and problem solving skills


• Attention to detail


Your qualifications:

• Good understanding of English and Maths at GCSE grade 4 or above


• Applicable finance qualifications would be beneficial