Accountancy Assistant

Civic Recruitment Limited; Newport; Ibrido; GBP 22.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid working

Descrizione del lavoro

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting an Accountancy Assistant to join the Finance team for an 8-month contract with a Local Authority umbrella, offering £19.16 per hour. You will support final accounts preparation, annual budgets, and monthly budget monitoring, helping ensure accurate financial information for decision making.

You will work with Finance Business Partners and non-finance colleagues in a hybrid role (4 days remote, 1 day in the office), with 37 hours per week and a bi-weekly

Competenze

• 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
• Studying towards or holding AAT Foundation Level / CAT / NVQ/SVQ Level 2.
• Understanding of accounting principles within the public sector.
• Practical experience in final accounts preparation and/or budgetary control.
• Experience communicating financial information to non-finance managers.

Mansioni

• Assist with the preparation of final accounts, taking responsibility for specific areas and assigned tasks.
• Support the preparation and development of annual budgets and financial estimates.
• Provide monthly budgetary control information to support financial monitoring and reporting.
• Assist with maintaining and developing financial systems and processes.
• Support financial monitoring across different service areas, completing routine financial tasks and providing accurate information.
• Prepare and provide relevant financial data for grant claims, statistical returns and statutory submissions.
• Assist with monitoring expenditure relating to capital programmes and minor works.
• Communicate financial information effectively to non-finance managers and other colleagues.
• Support the development of financial awareness and provide guidance to colleagues where required.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure information is reliable and up to date.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and promote best practice.
• Use advanced spreadsheet and database skills to analyse and manage financial information.
• Organise workloads, prioritise tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work collaboratively with Finance Business Partners and other departments to support effective financial management.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Finance Business Partner.

Conoscenze

Final accounts preparation

Budget monitoring

Financial analysis

Communication with non-financeManagers

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Formazione

GCSEs including English and Mathematics

AAT Foundation Level / CAT / NVQ SVQ Level 2 in Accounting

Strumenti

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Newport, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/11/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

8 Months Contract with a Local Authority Umbrella - £19.16 per hour - Umbrella

Job Purpose

As an Accountancy Assistant within the Finance team, you will provide financial support across the service area, assisting with final accounts preparation, annual budget estimates and monthly budgetary control information.

You will support financial monitoring, budget preparation and the maintenance of financial systems, ensuring accurate financial information is available to support effective decision-making. You will also assist with grant claims, statistical returns and monitoring expenditure across capital and minor works programmes.

You will work closely with Finance Business Partners and non-finance managers, providing financial information, supporting colleagues and contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Assist with the preparation of final accounts, taking responsibility for specific areas and assigned tasks.
• Support the preparation and development of annual budgets and financial estimates.
• Provide monthly budgetary control information to support financial monitoring and reporting.
• Assist with maintaining and developing financial systems and processes.
• Support financial monitoring across different service areas, completing routine financial tasks and providing accurate information.
• Prepare and provide relevant financial data for grant claims, statistical returns and statutory submissions.
• Assist with monitoring expenditure relating to capital programmes and minor works.
• Communicate financial information effectively to non-finance managers and other colleagues.
• Support the development of financial awareness and provide guidance to colleagues where required.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure information is reliable and up to date.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and promote best practice.
• Use advanced spreadsheet and database skills to analyse and manage financial information.
• Organise workloads, prioritise tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work collaboratively with Finance Business Partners and other departments to support effective financial management.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Finance Business Partner.

Essential Experience Required

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades A–C or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
• Studying towards or holding AAT Foundation Level, introductory CAT or NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in Accounting.
• Understanding of accounting principles within the public sector.
• Practical experience in final accounts preparation and/or budgetary control.
• Experience communicating financial information to non-finance managers.
• Ability to prepare and complete grant claims and statistical returns is desirable.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and budget monitoring.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.
• Strong IT skills, including advanced spreadsheet and/or database knowledge.
• Ability to organise workloads, set priorities and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain and improve financial processes, following best practice.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships.
• Proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and make appropriate decisions.Knowledge of public sector accounting and local authority financial procedures.
• Welsh language skills are desirable.

Additional Information to Note

Working Hours: 37 hours per week.

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days remote and 1 day in the office.

Office Attendance: Generally Tuesdays, when the full team attends

Interview Date: 23rd November 2026.

Interview Process: Online interview via Microsoft Teams.

Interview Duration: Approximately 30–40 minutes.

Interview Stages: One stage, informal discussion about accounting knowledge, previous experience and relevant skills.

Application Deadline: 19th November 2026.

Payment Schedule: We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.