What's involved with this role: Assistant Accountant for Grant Programmes Caerphilly 5269635 £17.79 per hour PAYE Until 31 March 2026 Hybrid working The role: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented finance professional to join a Local Authority team in a pivotal role supporting the financial operations of key directorates. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the effective management of public resources by producing high-quality financial reports, supporting grant claims, and advising service managers on budget preparation and monitoring. Key Accountabilities Prepare and produce regular monitoring reports and management information within agreed timescales. Collaborate with service managers on the preparation, discussion, and submission of monitoring reports and grant claims. Provide financial updates and brief the Senior Accountant to support financial monitoring and the preparation of reports for Cabinet and Scrutiny Committee. Coordinate and prepare budget estimates for designated service areas; assist the Finance Manager and Senior Accountant in broader budget-setting activities. Prepare year-end accounts for assigned services and grants within the Economy and Environment and Corporate Services Directorates; support the Senior Accountant in producing outturn reports. Maintain accurate grant accounts by identifying and correcting misposted income and expenditure. Provide guidance on the financial coding structure to ensure consistent and accurate financial reporting. Support services with the preparation of grant submissions and ensure compliance with financial requirements. Monitor expenditure on grant-funded projects and prepare timely, accurate grant claims. Represent the Finance Team in meetings, contributing financial insight and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Skills: Relevant Level 4 financial qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales or Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4 Analytical skills, involving the ability to interpret complex financial data, use financial projection techniques and produce reports and statistical information. Financial systems and associated accounting and financial procedures. For example OLAS, iTrent, Proactis or equivalent systems. Knowledge of payroll and creditor functions. Local authority budget setting, budget monitoring and accounts closure systems, processes and procedures. Sound grasp of the core accountancy skills including Accountancy and Auditing Standards, SORP, IFRS, reconciliation procedures. Understanding of Local Authority Financial Regulations and standing orders How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. "XI VW Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.