Accounting Technician

Cheltenham Borough Council; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Cheltenham seeks an Accounting Technician to support financial reporting and budget management. Ideal candidates will be AAT Level 4 qualified or hold a relevant degree. The role includes providing support to budget holders and maintaining financial systems, essential for shaping the future of the council. This position offers a flexible working environment and generous benefits, including a substantial pension and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

26-31 days holiday entitlement

Flexible and agile working environment

Comprehensive learning and development

Paid time off for volunteering

Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes

Access to counselling services

Healthcare Cashback Plan after probation

Cycle to work scheme

Low-cost town centre parking

Commitment to employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Fully AAT Level 4 qualified accounting technician or equivalent degree required.
• Analytical skills to interpret data for senior leaders.
• Experience in year end close down and financial accounts preparation needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to budget holders.
• Prepare the Statement of Accounts, liaising with audits.
• Maintain the general ledger system and financial reporting.

Skills

AAT Level 4 qualification

Analytical skills

Experience with general ledger systems

Education

2.1 or above degree in a related subject

Job description

Join Cheltenham Borough Council as an Accounting Technician and help deliver vital frontline services that make a real difference to our community.

Location: Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 9SA

Salary: £28,672 - £31,346 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing date: Thursday 7th August 2025

Come and work for an award-winning organisation!

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.

We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.

Accounting Technician - The Role

Accountancy is no longer just number crunching and bean counting. Here at Cheltenham, we are committed to making our town a great place to live and work and our finance team are front and centre of bringing our ambitions to life.

We are looking for a qualified Accounting Technician to support the team to deliver the annual financial reporting cycle. We want to create the accountants of the future who will play a key part in shaping the future of Cheltenham and its recovery from Covid-19.

Accounting Technician – Key Responsibilities

• Providing day to day support to budget holders for key areas of the Council
• Supporting key areas of the preparation of the Statement of Accounts, including liaison with audit
• Maintenance of the general ledger system, including reporting functions and processing journals
• Monitoring financial performance against the budget for designated budget areas
• Supporting key financial analysis to support budget holder decisions
• Supporting the delivery of a balanced budget for 2023/24
• Supporting budget holder training
  
  

Accounting Technician - You

• Fully AAT Level 4 qualified accounting technician or a 2.1 or above degree in a related subject
• Looking to take the next step in your career to become a fully Chartered Accountant in a public sector environment
• Analytical skills, with the ability to effectively interpret data to senior non-finance business leaders
• Experience of working with general ledger systems
• Experience of year end close down process and financial accounts preparation
  
  

Accounting Technician- Benefits

• An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays)
• A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours
• A comprehensive programme of learning and development
• Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
• Access to free counselling services
• Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan
• A cycle to work scheme
• Low-cost town centre parking
• A commitment to employee wellbeing
  
  

Closing date: Thursday 7th August 2025

To submit your application for this exciting Accounting Technician opportunity, please click on ‘Apply’ now!