Accounting Technician

About the role

Join our Finance team as an Accounting Technician and play a key role in supporting the effective management of the Council’s finances. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to contribute to the delivery of high-quality accountancy services, ensuring public funds are managed with accuracy, integrity, and transparency. Working closely with the Group Accountant and wider stakeholders, you will help maintain robust financial systems and controls, provide valuable financial insights, and support informed decision-making across the organisation.

• Assist in the financial management of services and responsibilities as directed, ensuring that the Council’s regulations are adhered to.
• Co‑ordinate all input to and output from the Council’s financial information systems, ensuring their maximum utilisation.
• Assist in the training and guidance of team members and stakeholders as allocated to ensure achievement of high levels of performance and awareness.
• Prepare reports and briefing notes for Senior Management as directed.
• Assist in the preparation of statistical information and the completion of financial returns.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of the Council’s financial information systems and controls, ensuring maximum utilisation.
• Represent the Accountant at meetings as required and to provide professional financial advice and relevant, accurate and timely information to assist the strategic planning process and operational management.
• Ensure that all work carried out within the post holder’s areas of responsibility is performed in accordance with the Council’s Health and Safety policy.

• Grade F – AAT Qualified or equivalent (NVQ Level
  4).
• Grade G – Relevant post qualification experience with relevant CPD accreditation.
• Relevant experience or knowledge in financial management, audit, risk management or corporate governance, with a strong understanding of how these support effective public sector finance.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to a range of audiences.
• A self‑motivated and organised approach, able to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, and work independently when needed.
• Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and consistently deliver high‑quality work to tight deadlines.
• Strong relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal teams and external partners.
• Digital confidence, including a good working knowledge of financial systems and Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word and email applications.

• Competitive Salary:
  We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme:
  We invest in your future. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides:
• Generous Annual Leave:
  Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Flexible
  
  Working Hours:
  
  Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs).
• Hybrid & Flexible Working:
  We support a healthy work‑life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Learning & Development:
  Access a wide range of training, development and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support:
  From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme:
  Save money and stay active with our tax‑efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme:
  Get behind the wheel of a brand‑new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions after 12 months service.
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice:
  Enjoy discounts on shopping, travel and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases after 6 months service.

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.