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Full Time, Permanent
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant within Schools Finance. The position involves providing strategic financial guidance and support to schools on all aspects of their budget, along with operational support to maintain their accounts.
What will I be doing?
* You will assist and support the Finance Team Manager in the preparation and monitoring of a range of financial information including annual budgets, final accounts information, grant claims, monthly monitoring information, information for periodic returns and one-off bids.
* You will provide financial and systems advice, training and support to colleagues/clients.
* You will assist and support the Team Manager to achieve individual and team objectives and defined performance indicators, and assist in the preparation and completion of financial information to comply with legislation and the Council’s Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.
* You will provide financial information on business issues arising from the monitoring of budgets to ensure value for money service provision.
* You will provide advice, training and support to colleagues/clients on financial systems, policies and procedures to resolve problems and meet service objectives, and to ensure consistency and understanding.
* You will provide financial expertise in projects to ensure projects are financially robust and all financial implications are identified.
* The role will also support the Year End Accounts processing.
What do I need to have?
* A sound knowledge of school/academies financial policies and procedures, preparing budgets, budget monitoring, and directly supporting settings to maintain financial management and control within their accounting system.
* A working knowledge of spreadsheets is essential.
* We are looking for a confident individual with an AAT qualification or equivalent relevant skills and experience.
* Excellent time management and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
* Please note this role is subject to a Standard DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go the extra mile for our people. We offer a fast-moving and supportive work environment with opportunities to develop skills within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of roles, hybrid working arrangements are available balancing service need and individual choice.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and generous annual leave.
How do I apply?
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we may shortlist against desirable criteria as well as essential criteria, so please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We are a Disability Confident employer. Any job applicant who considers themselves disabled and meets the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the interview process and continued workplace support provided throughout your career.
Closing date is Thursday 16 October; Interviews will be held online on Tuesday 28 October, please allow up to 2 hours.
For an informal discussion after reading the job description, please contact Jayne Donovan – tel. 07500 784390.
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and is committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. Appointments will be made on merit.
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