Accounting Technician

North Tyneside Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tyneside Council is seeking a motivated Accounting Technician to join their financial team. This role involves ensuring the council's financial systems operate smoothly, drafting budget documentation, and providing financial advice. Applicants should be AAT qualified or have relevant experience, possess skills in financial management systems, and be able to work independently. A competitive salary alongside comprehensive benefits, including flexibility and professional development opportunities, is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension Investment

Annual leave

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Learning & Development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

VIVUP Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• AAT Qualified or equivalent (NVQ Level 4) or relevant post qualification experience.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and organise own tasks.
• Ability to manage heavy workloads within tight deadlines.
• Ability to liaise with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a wide range of accountancy duties including drafting budget documentation.
• Monitoring reports for consideration by Accountants and Services.
• Provide financial advice and relevant, accurate and timely information to Council services.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of information systems.

Skills

Financial Management systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

AAT Qualified or equivalent (NVQ Level 4)

Job description

Accounting Technician

Play a key role in ensuring our council's financial systems run smoothly - supporting transparency, efficiency, and community impact.

Gateshead Council

At Gateshead Council, we don't just talk about making a difference - we make it happen. Recognised as one of the most entrepreneurial, forward-thinking, and ambitious Councils in the UK, we're proud of our bold approach to improving lives and helping our communities.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

Financial Management Service

We've got an exciting opportunity to join our brilliant financial team whose goal is to deliver on the promises we make to our customers and colleagues.

The Financial Management Service within the Resources and Digital group operates at the core of the Council's financial operations. The Service is focused on the optimisation and safeguarding of financial and other resources in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don't want to miss.

The role

Opportunities have arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Accounting Technician to join our accountancy team. Reporting to an Accountant you will undertake a wide range of accountancy duties including drafting budget documentation and monitoring reports for consideration by Accountants and Services and closure of Service accounts at the end of the financial year.

You will be required to provide financial advice and relevant, accurate and timely information to Council services, assist in the operation and maintenance of information systems and ensure assets and resources are accounted for properly.

What are we looking for:

Essential Criteria

Relevant Financial Management systems.

AAT Qualified or equivalent (NVQ Level 4) or hold a relevant post qualification experience with relevant CPD

Ability to work with minimum supervision and organise own

Ability to manage with heavy workloads within tight

Ability to liaise with a wide variety of internal and external

Good working knowledge of financial based systems and using office-based software packages (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook applications).

Salary and Benefits

We offer a great range of benefits to support you at work and beyond. Here are just some of the highlights:

Competitive salary: £28,624 to £33,366 pa

Pension Investment- We don't just offer a great salary - we invest in your future too. Alongside your salary, Gateshead Council contributes significantly towards your membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave: 26 days + 2 fixed days (rising to 30 + 2 fixed days after 5 years), plus bank holidays

Smarter Working: Up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs)

Holiday purchase scheme: Option to buy up to 10 extra days off each year

Hybrid & Flexible Working- Supporting a healthy work-life balance

Learning & Development- Wide range of training and progression opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Support- From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing

Cycle to Work Scheme- Tax-efficient way to stay active and save money

VIVUP Benefits Platform- Enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services - plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases

Equal Opportunities

Gateshead Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and strive to reflect the communities we serve. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.

It's Time to Apply

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link Job Profile . It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, as this will be used when reviewing applications to invite to interview.

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact David Liddle on [e-mail] or call 0191 4333018.

Important Dates:

Closing date: 3rd August 2025

Interviews are scheduled for week commencing Monday 18th August 2025