Accounting Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training & development

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Comprehensive pension scheme

Supportive culture and coaching

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council's finance team in Adult Social Care is recruiting a permanent accounting technician for a 37-hour, hybrid role. You will help keep financial records accurate, support budgeting and financial reporting, and ensure processes follow financial regulations and policies.

Candidates may be early in their accountancy studies, but AAT or equivalent qualification, or a relevant degree, is essential.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent, or a relevant degree.
• Experience in a financial environment.
• Nice to have: experience in a public sector financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing financial records and transactions
• Support budgeting and financial reporting
• Help ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide excellent service to the community
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Familiarity with financial systems

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent, or a relevant degree

Job description

The finance team in Adult Social Care at Nottinghamshire County Council is recruiting one permanent accounting technician for a 37-hour, hybrid post. The work covers keeping financial records and transactions accurate, supporting budgeting and financial reporting, and making sure processes follow financial regulations and policies. Candidates may be early in their accountancy studies, but the essential criteria require AAT or equivalent, or a relevant degree.

What the job involves

• Assist in managing financial records and transactions
• Support the team with budgeting and financial reporting
• Help ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide excellent service to the community
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent, or a relevant degree

Experience

• Experience in a financial environment

Skills & knowledge

• Familiarity with financial systems and processes
• Attention to detail in financial records
• Communication skills to share information with team members and stakeholders
• Problem-solving with a positive attitude
• Teamwork to achieve shared goals

Nice to have

• Experience in a public sector financial environment

What’s offered

• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Culture of support, supervision and coaching