?? Role Overview Position: Assistant Management Accountant Pay Rate: £20.98 per hour Contract Duration: Until 31st December 2025 Location: Oxford (Agile working across the county) Reports To: Assistant Finance Business Partner Team: Business Partnering, Finance Service Area Hours: Up to 37 per week (flexible working considered) ?? Key Responsibilities Provide financial analysis, advice, and support to managers (cost centre, service, contract, project). Support in Service & Resource Planning, Financial Monitoring, and Final Accounts processes. Validate and assure final accounts and working papers. Assist with business planning, budget reports, and financial scrutiny. Offer financial insight into projects, contracts, capital, and revenue implications. Promote good internal financial control within the Directorate. ?? Essential Criteria Qualifications: AAT qualified or committed to starting within two years. Experience: Significant relevant finance/accounting experience. Knowledge: Local government financing & statutory accounting. Financial control, risk management, corporate governance. Skills: Effective communicator (written and verbal). Strong ICT skills (especially spreadsheets). Analytical and detail-oriented. Works independently and collaboratively. Motivated, inquisitive, and proactive. ?? Desirable Criteria Knowledge of the councils financial framework (Constitution, Procedure Rules). Experience in Local Government finance. Experience using SAP systems. ?? Behaviours and Competencies Finance staff are expected to: Be positive, inquisitive, and proactive. Take ownership of problems, improve processes. Communicate clearly and build trust. Be commercially aware, collaborative, and innovative. Understand financial/commercial implications of decisions. Demonstrate continuous professional development.