Accountant
Job description
Contract Type: Fixed Term post until 08/09/2026
Workstyles :Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.
We are currently looking for a fully qualified accounting technician or equivalent to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for $ú providing financial support to budget managers.
The main duties of the post are detailed on the Job description and Personnel Specification but include providing financial support and to ensure the delivery of effective financial services across designated service areas, including producing and analysing system reports and presenting that information to budget holders.
You will have experience in ;
-budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, income recording, grant management, ledger maintenance and closure of accounts.
-use of spreadsheets, word processing and general ledger packages.
-producing and adapting system reports to provide meaningful information to non-financial officers
-providing professional advice and support to service directorates and partnerships
About you;
AAT or equivalent or currently studying AAT and experience of working for local government
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.
About us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues efforts and achievements. We also believe that there is life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you will be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
· Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
· Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
· Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
· Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
· Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
· Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
· Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
DBS requirements:
· This post is not subject to a DBS check
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.