AAT Level 4 Qualified Accounting Technician

Medirest Signature; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Accounting Technician to join their Financial Accounting team. This permanent, full-time role offers the flexibility of remote work while ensuring the successful candidate attends the office in Chelmsford once a month. You will play a key role in advising finance professionals, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and supporting statutory financial reporting. With a commitment to professional development, this opportunity allows you to enhance your skills while contributing to the financial governance of a dynamic local authority. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Full AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Expert knowledge in financial accounting issues and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate advice to finance professionals.
• Contribute to annual accounts closure and compliance with policies.

Skills

Financial Accounting

AAT Level 4 Qualification

Financial Reporting

Advisory Skills

Oracle Financial Systems

Education

AAT Level 4 Qualification

Tools

Oracle

Job description

AAT Level 4 Qualified Accounting Technician

Permanent, Full Time

£28,089 to £33,047 Per Annum

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: Thursday 1st May 2025 at 11.59pm

Interviews: W/C the 12th of May 2025

This position has been classed as an anywhere worker role but has an expectation that the successful candidate will attend the office, in Chelmsford, 1 day per month, with the remaining time allowing for remote working if desired, in line with the organisation's needs.

Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serving a population of 2 million residents, and has a very successful track record of delivering transformational change. ECC has worked to deliver better quality at lower cost and is committed to becoming a place where individuals, partners and communities feel proud to play their role and genuinely want to belong. We're immensely proud of our flexible working options.

The Opportunity

As part of the Financial Accounting team, you will report to the Deputy Chief Accountant and will coordinate and provide advice and interpretation to a team of high performing, customer facing, finance professionals to underpin effective decision making, promote compliance with best professional practice and ensure the highest standards of financial governance are achieved.

The Accounting Technician (Financial Accounting) will promote adherence to the Council's accounting policies and financial procedure rules through the provision of advice to a team of finance professionals, by supporting delivery of the Council's statutory financial reporting and the Council's treasury management function.

The post holder is expected to build strong relationships with finance colleagues and with internal and external partners.

Accountabilities

1. Provide timely and accurate advice to other finance professionals that is consistent with the Council's accounting policies and other financial procedure rules, and which promotes the achievement of best practice.
2. Contribute to the provision of information, analysis, and advice to support the implementation of changes to accounting practice or other regulatory requirements.
3. Build a strong understanding of all financial accounting and reporting systems and processes, ensuring clarity on financial systems and processes to maximise efficiency ensuring proper reconciliation and control procedures are in place.
4. Contribute to the delivery of information to support the annual accounts closure programme (including the external audit of the accounts), or other statutory reporting requirements, in accordance with the agreed timetable.
5. Contribute to ensuring compliance with the Council's accounting policies, financial procedure rules and performance standards.
6. Support the financial management of the Revenue Budget and help to ensure that appropriate links are in place between management and statutory financial reporting.
7. Ensure that timely and accurate information is prepared to facilitate the delivery of an effective treasury management function.
8. Contribute to ensuring the accurate completion of government returns, benchmarking, and other questionnaires.
9. Contribute to the delivery of the Financial Professional Services annual plan and to the review of performance against that plan.

The Experience You Will Bring

1. Full AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
2. Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area.
3. Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting issues within an organisation.
4. Provision of practical advice to other finance professionals.
5. Contributing to the development of financial systems (Oracle), internal controls and/or other processes.
6. Financial planning and management within an organisation.
7. Working proactively with colleagues across the finance function.
8. Working in multi-disciplinary teams to achieve service outcomes.
9. Ability to establish credibility with other finance professionals and other stakeholders, including the Council's External Auditor or other external inspectors.