Accounting Technician - WMF3041e

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council seeks an Accounting Technician to support finance teams in managing the Council's budget effectively. This role involves crucial tasks like budgeting, processing, and responding to financial queries while ensuring accuracy and collaboration within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively within a team.
• Prioritize workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly budget monitoring process.
• Process journals and respond to queries.
• Prepare grant returns and assist with year-end closure.

Skills

Accuracy

Team Collaboration

Initiative

Job description

We are looking for an Accounting Technician to provide support to Accountants and Finance Managers in delivering flexible and professional financial services to support the management of the Council budget in accordance with the Council Plan.

The role is part of our finance business partnering teams and offers direct support to specific directorates within the Council. Responsibilities include supporting the monthly budget monitoring process, processing journals, responding to ad-hoc queries, preparing grant returns, and supporting the year-end closedown process.

Who we are looking for…

You should be able to work accurately under pressure, collaborate effectively within a team, and use your own initiative. The ability to meet deadlines and prioritize your workload is essential.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council, you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and various perks and discounts. For more details about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we offer, please visit our Careers site.

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, including responsibilities and essential criteria, please view the attachments below:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Katie Proud, Finance Manager, at [e-mail].

To apply, please click the Apply Now link below.