Accountancy Assistant - Level 2 and Level 3
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
17/09/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 30/09/2021 23:59
Salary:
£24,982to£27,741or£28,672to£32,234
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Employment Location:
County Hall
Further Information
Accountancy Assistant
The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
The Service
Corporate Finance provides a range of effective, efficient and high quality professional services with support to Members, managers, staff, services, schools and a range of external partners in the delivery of the Councils objectives.
The Corporate Finance Team is made up of 35 full time equivalent posts and provides all the Accountancy functions of the Council.
The Role
The post will work as part of a team of staff to ensure an efficient and effective standard of service is provided to the required standard.
The successful applicants will be the key contact point for budget managers’ queries and problems, responsible for budget setting, monthly monitoring of budgets and providing financial advice and support.
This is a temporary post for 12 months (maternity cover) and is to provide financial services to the Council’s Leisure Services provider, Active Northumberland, under a Service Level Agreement.
Applications for a secondment would be considered with the relevant line manager approval.
Depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the post will be appointed on either Band 6 or Band 7.
We are offering:
- One full time temporary 12 month post (maternity cover)
- A starting salary of: Band 6 £24,982 (salary range £24,982 to £27,741), or
Band 7 £28,672 (salary range £28,672 to £32,234)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)
- A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
Essential requirements:
Band 7 - a relevant finance qualification, e.g. AAT, a degree in a relevant subject or NVQ Level 4
Band 6 – working towards a relevant finance qualification, e.g. AAT, a degree in a relevant subject or NVQ Level 4
Significant knowledge and experience of IT systems.
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and foster a positive organisational culture.
Ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
Full details can be found in the attached job descriptions for both the band 6 and band 7 positions
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Suzanne Dent (01670 625515/ Suzanne.Dent@northumberland.gov.uk) for an informal discussion.
Closing date for applications will be midnight on 30th September 2021
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see attached notes
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, your application process will be directed to our Taleo system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with Taleo, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘hr-empty@invalidemail.com’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.