Overview
Finance Accountancy Officer role at Job Switch.
Job Purpose: Provide a comprehensive range of financial support services to Headteachers and Governing Bodies and to be responsible to the Principal Accountant (Schools) in ensuring the effective delivery of the Service Level Agreements with schools.
Responsibilities
* Provide support and assistance to the Principal Accountant Schools in all aspects of the school finance service in accordance with the Service Level Agreement.
* Assist with the preparation of annual budgets for the Authority's Primary, Secondary and Special schools.
* Assist in the closure of accounts at the end of the financial year and assist in the production of final accounts.
* Assist in the preparation of financial projections to enable schools to maximise effectiveness in the utilisation of resources.
* Regularly visit schools to discuss and provide advice on all matters in relation to school budgets and assist with the interpretation of reports and solve any administrative problems.
* Investigate and respond to numerous and detailed queries from schools, contractors, suppliers, finance department staff and staff from other departments regarding payments and charges made against school budgets.
Corporate Responsibilities
* Establish good working relationships both internally and externally.
* Comply with the Authority's Policies and Procedures and bring to the attention of Senior Officers any areas not adequately covered.
* Support the Authority's equality of opportunity policies as laid down within the Equalities Policy.
* Apply Health & Safety practices within daily operations and promote a culture of Health & Safety across the department, directorate and Authority as a whole.
* Where required, provide information about themselves for employer data processing (personnel, administrative and payroll purposes).
* Undertake other reasonable tasks as determined by the Line Manager or Head of Service to maintain effective departmental operations.
* Conwy is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups; all employees must be aware of the Corporate Safeguarding Policy and report concerns appropriately.
Requirements (Knowledge & Skills)
* Association of Accounting Technicians qualification (equivalent or part qualified).
* Knowledge of local government accounting and financial procedures.
* Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communications skills.
* Ability to communicate in English; ability to communicate in Welsh.
* Good accountancy/numeracy skills.
* Ability to plan, programme and produce work with minimal supervision and to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Sound knowledge of computerised financial systems and IT skills including spreadsheet and database preparation and maintenance.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Finance
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