Accounting Technician

Tewkesbury Borough Council; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Tewkesbury is seeking a part-time Accounting Technician to support their finance team. This role involves management accounting, budget monitoring, and providing financial advice. Candidates should have experience in finance and strong numerical, communication, and IT skills. Generous benefits are offered, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

20% discounted membership at local leisure centre

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-functional finance environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Confident in handling a range of financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accountancy Team with management accounting services.
• Involved in budget monitoring and monthly reconciliations.
• Provide financial advice to officers and members across the Council.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

About The Role

Accounting Technician

Part time - 22.5 hours

Join Our Finance Team - Make a Real Impact at the Council

Are you passionate about finance and looking to make a difference in your community? We're excited to welcome a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated Finance team.

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll play a key part in supporting the Accountancy Team with management accounting services, while also providing cover across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury Management, and Income Management. You'll be involved in budget monitoring, monthly reconciliations, and preparing financial accounts and returns. You'll also offer valuable financial advice to officers and members across the Council.

We're looking for someone with experience in a multi-functional finance environment, who enjoys working collaboratively and is confident contributing to a wide range of financial tasks. Strong numerical, communication, and IT skills are essential.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Generous annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

If you'd like to find out more, feel free to reach out for an informal chat with Laura Hughes or Vicky Williams (Accountancy Manager) via Teams - we'd love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 10 October 2025

Proposed Interview Date: W/C 13/10/2025 (TBC)

About Us

We offer:

• Up to 30 days annual leave
• Agile working arrangements
• Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Potential career progression
• 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.