Accountancy Assistant

35 hours per week

An opportunity has risen for an Accountancy Assistant supporting the Economy and Infrastructure, Commercial and Change and Children Families and Communities Directorates.  You will support the provision of full and quality financial management service to Budget Holders, Service Managers, Heads of Service and all Council officers.  This will entail the provision of detailed financial advice and analysis and ensure that all financial procedures operate effectively.

Key Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate considerable experience of working in a finance environment, and have a sound knowledge of financial practice, procedures and systems including budget monitoring.  Experience of using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and financial systems would be desirable alongside delivering informal training and / or support in financial systems and procedures.  Experience or working in Local Government accounts would be desirable.

We require someone who has effective communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to deal with confidential information with people from all professional disciplines and Officers from all levels of the organisation and works effectively as part of a team and demonstrating flexibility in approach to all tasks.

Proposed Interview Date 24^th January 2018