Accountant; Redeployment

Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address :
  Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX
  - Hybrid working
• Salary : 34434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours : 37 hours per week - flexible working options available
• Contract :
  Permanent

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

Were passionate about improving the future for our customers our communities and the environment. If you are too join us as an Accountant and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive lasting legacy. Reimagine the possibilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as an Accountant in the Financial Management Teams that provides key support to directorates to ensure they can deliver their financial responsibilities.

In this role youll play a key part in ensuring the Council makes the best use of its resources by supporting effective budget management through accurate data input analysis and interpretation. Youll help translate complex financial information into clear accessible language for colleagues enabling informed decision-making across the organisation. Working closely with the finance team youll contribute to streamlining processes identifying efficiencies and maintaining robust financial controls.

From preparing reconciliations and statutory accounts to developing and maintaining financial systems youll ensure data integrity and provide guidance to stakeholders on financial systems and reporting. Your work will directly support the Councils mission to use its limited resources wisely for the benefit of the people of Suffolk.

This is an interesting and diverse role where you will liaise and support budget holders and business support staff in one of the councils directorates in all aspects of financial management as well as being an integral part of a supportive team within Finance.

• to be AAT qualified or working towards CCAB (e.g. CIPFA CIMA ACCA) or evidence of equivalent knowledge and skills
• experience of working in Finance
• good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Proven ability to maintain accurate records interpret and reconcile financial information from multiple sources and manipulate data to generate reporting information as well as high levels of literacy numeracy and IT skills.

This role supports hybrid involves a balanced mix of working from home and the office to enable face to face collaboration with colleagues.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word) . If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

We are a diverse supportive and enthusiastic team who will offer help and guidance to get you settled in. This role will offer you the opportunity to get involved and take responsibility for a broad range of financial and accounting work providing you with stimulation and opportunities to broaden and deepen your experience and knowledge to enable you to develop your career further.

Our structure chart demonstrates the wide range of senior jobs within the Finance Team giving potential opportunities for future career progression.

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

Please contact Georgina Peck (she / her) or Michael Quinton (he / him) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling :

Georgina on or emailing or

Michael on or emailing .

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template .

1. Tell us about a situation where you had to interpret and reconcile financial information from multiple sources. What steps did you take to ensure accuracy and completeness

2. Describe your experience in providing financial advice and guidance to non-financial audiences. How did you ensure your message was clear and understood

3. Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with colleagues or stakeholders to achieve a financial or organisational goal. How did you ensure effective teamwork

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note :
Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

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