Accountancy Assistant - Level 2.1865
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
25/09/2020
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 10/10/2020 00:00
Salary:
£24,313 - £26,999
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Employment Location:
County Hall
Further Information
Accountancy Assistant – Level 2
37 hours per week
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 34 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. Key functions of the service are to prepare the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan, report progress during the year on delivering the agreed budget, closing the accounts and producing the annual Statement of Accounts. The appointed person will be the key contact point for budget managers’ queries and problems, providing financial advice and support. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to develop a career in Local Government Finance.
We are offering: -
One full time permanent post
- A starting salary of £24,982 (salary range £24,982 to £27,741 Band 6)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
Essential requirements: -
Applications are sought from applicants qualified to at least NVQ level 4 or equivalent, or those working towards a degree in a relevant subject.
- Background in a financial environment and an awareness of current financial regulations, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and experience of IT systems.
- Ability to work as part of a team and foster a positive organisational culture.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Alan Mason (01670 622167/Alan.Mason@northumberland.gov.uk) for an informal discussion.
Please note that successful applicants must be able to attend an interview on 23 October 2020, this will be held virtually.
CLOSING DATE 9 OCTOBER 2020
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see attached notes
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 email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.