ACCOUNTANCY ASSISTANT

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Professional development

Fair pay structure with annual reviews

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking an Accountancy Assistant in the Resources (Finance) Directorate for a fixed-term contract to 31 March 2030 to support qualified accountants delivering professional financial advice across the organisation. The successful candidate will help with budget preparation, monitoring, and financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

You will assist with capital and revenue accounting, grant claims, and audits as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector or local government finance is desirable.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with budget preparation, monitoring and financial reporting.
• Supporting compliance with financial regulations and best practices.
• Assisting with capital and revenue accounting processes.
• Supporting completion of grant claims, monitoring and associated audit requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Accountancy Assistant to join our dedicated Accountancy Section within the Resources (Finance) Directorate.

This is a fixed term contract to 31st March 2030 offering the opportunity to support qualified and experienced accountants who provide professional financial advice and accountancy support across the organisation. Our work supports directorates, external organisations and joint committees covering both revenue and capital accounting.

About the job

The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate, timely, and effective financial support to Housing and Communities and Strategic Partnerships & Transformation directorates. Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with budget preparation, monitoring and financial reporting.
• Supporting compliance with financial regulations and best practices.
• Assisting with capital and revenue accounting processes.
• Supporting completion of grant claims, monitoring and associated audit requirements

What We Are Looking For From You

The successful candidate will:

• Possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Have experience in public sector or local government finance (desirable but not essential).

The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• A supportive working environment, including hybrid working options.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A competitive salary within a fair pay structure, featuring annual pay reviews and incremental progression

Additional Information

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Job Category Admin / Clerical

Department Finance

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary