TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

FINANCE

 

Accountancy Assistant

 

£24,920 - £27,514 per annum

 

Home working contract

 

37 hours per week

 

Permanent

 

 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and capable team player to assist with providing a pro-active, customer focused financial support service to Members, the Corporate Management Team, and budget holders.

 

 

 

The role includes support for the budget process and production of final accounts, including accounting for the Collection Fund; assistance with monthly budget monitoring and reporting; completion of reconciliations ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial systems; and support for procurement including the update and maintenance of the contract register and the provision of advice and guidance to budget holders.

 

 

 

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification is desirable, but not essential. The successful candidate should have experience in a busy financial environment, be able to demonstrate competence in a range of IT applications including Microsoft Office and financial systems, and be able to produce accurate work to strict deadlines.

 

 

 

This is a home working contract and the majority of duties will be carried out at home, however, employees will be contractually required to attend site on two days per month for team meetings, 121 meetings, etc. Employees may also be required to attend a site for meetings, collaborative work or to undertake work related activities. Site attendance will constitute no more than 40% of working time and includes the contractual 2 days per month.

 

 

 

The authority offers an excellent employment package with flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

 

 

 

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, and medical clearance.

 

 

 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Roger Bennett (Head of Finance) on 01827 709246.

 

 

 

For further information and to apply please visit https://recruitment.tamworth.gov.uk/.

 

 

 

If you have any queries about the recruitment process please email recruitment@tamworth.gov.uk.

 

 

 

Closing date: 5^th June 2022

 

 

 

Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted.  Agencies need not apply. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.