Finance - Gateshead Council

Position: Finance) - Gateshead Council
Accounting Technician (Finance) - Gateshead Council– NE8 1HH

3 Months Contract
37 Hours Per week
Hybrid – 2 days in office

I am currently representing Gateshead Council are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for Accounting Technician (Finance) at Gateshead Council Civic Centre, NE8 1HH

The role is based in the Internal Audit team and candidates will need to have audit experience.

Key Accountabilities:

* Raise awareness of the benefits of effective internal controls as a contribution to the achievement of the organisational objectives of all audited bodies.

* Carry out audits and prepare draft audit reports as directed, for both the Council and our external clients, ensuring the standards, procedures and systems specified in the Internal Audit Manual and local performance targets are adhered to.

* Contribute to safeguarding the governance, risk and control frameworks of the Council and our clients through effective delivery of audit plans.

* Uphold the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence and confidentiality in all work responsibilities.

* Provide advice on the Constitution and Standing Orders for the Council and associated bodies.

* Maintain a continuous dialogue with the Service’s management in respect of progress against ongoing work objectives.

* Assist in the training and guidance of divisional members as allocated to ensure team members achieve high levels of performance.

* Ensure that all work carried out, within the post holder’s areas of responsibility is performed in accordance with the Councils Health and Safety Policy.

* Assist managers of the Council and associated bodies in the identification of fraud, waste and extravagance.

* Prepare reports and briefing notes for Senior Management as directed by the Senior Auditor/Audit Manager.

* Ensure the assets of the Council and associated bodies are accounted for properly and safeguarded from loss.

* Undertake internal fraud and irregularity investigations with the support and direction of the Senior Auditor/Audit Manager.

* Represent the Senior Auditor/Audit Manager at meetings as required and to provide professional advice and relevant, accurate and timely information to help achieve internal audits objectives.

Requirements :

* Such other responsibilities allocated which are appropriate to the grade of the post.

* Maintain professional knowledge, including awareness of legislative or regulatory changes in areas to be audited