Accountant

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Clays End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking an enthusiastic part-qualified Accountant to cover maternity leave and provide financial support across Council Services. The role focuses on financial and management accounting, with involvement in a new financial system implementation and the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.

On-site at Keynsham Civic Centre at least one day a week, you should combine strong Excel skills with effective communication and

Qualifications

• Part qualified accountant with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Good Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and management accounting support to Council Services.
• Advise on financial processes and reporting during system implementation.
• Communicate financial information clearly to Budget Managers and teams.
• Work collaboratively in a team and meet deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical

Numeracy

Education

Part qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

We are looking for an applicant to cover maternity leave. The applicant should be an enthusiastic and reliable Accountant to provide financial support to a variety of Council services.

The primary purpose of the post is to make an effective contribution to the Finance Service by providing financial and management accounting support and advice to Council Services. The role will also help the team through a new financial system implementation process.

You will be a ‘people person’, a strong communicator who can easily build effective working relationships with Budget Managers across the organisation. The ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues will be important, whilst you will also be analytical in nature.

The expectation is that the candidate will be a part qualified accountant and that you will be able to work on site at Keynsham Civic Centre at least one day a week.

You will have fundamental Excel skills and be comfortable working with numbers. You will also have strong communication skills and enjoy working in a team but will also be comfortable working on your own to meet deadlines.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

Interview date: TBA

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.