Accounts Assistant (CCR)

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounts Assistant to oversee financial accounting and reporting. The successful candidate will assist in budget preparation, track income, and ensure the accuracy of transactions. This is a unique role within a growing organisation that values proactive team members. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Accounts Assistant with a track record in financial systems.
• Proactive and committed member of the Finance Team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of revenue budget estimates.
• Oversee the Income Scheduler for timely billing.
• Manage bank reconciliations and cashflow forecasting.

Skills

Financial accounting

Communication with stakeholders

Budget preparation

Invoice processing

Education

Experience in public or private finance environments

Job description

Role: Accounts Assistant (Financial Accounts)

Salary: Grade 4 (£25,989 to £28,142)

About the Organisation:

As a long‑term endeavour, the South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee (trading as Cardiff Capital Region or CCR) is built on a functional economic geography that is constantly adapting to tackle the big industrial, public policy and societal challenges of the day. With the emphasis on ongoing self‑evaluation, impact delivery and long‑term benefits realisation, the team in CCR is determined to make a real difference to the lives of the 1.5m people who live and work in this Region and to the businesses here that generate over half of Wales' GDP. Based in the new and highly stimulating Spark Building, owned by Cardiff University, CCR's efforts span the ten councils of South East Wales, the UK and increasingly, a global stage. Our ambitions of shared prosperity, increasing productivity, and developing a greener and fairer economy underpin our central vision of inclusive growth – ensuring every community within the ten local authorities of our Region has access to opportunity and can reach their potential. Everyone at CCR has a role in fulfilling these ambitions. By joining our organisation, you are contributing to our mission of creating a competitive, connected, and resilient Region through the delivery of strategic interventions that nurture social and economic well‑being throughout South‑East Wales.

About the Job:

This post will work closely with the Accountant and Finance Business Partner to oversee CCR's financial accounting, reporting and internal control environment, ensuring that all inputs to the General Ledger via its feeder systems are accurate, timely and robust. Supporting the wider finance team, key internal and external stakeholders with all accounting and reporting requirements. This is not your average Accountant role; each day is different here. You will be skilled at communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

• To assist the accountant in the preparation of revenue budget estimates, monthly and quarterly closure of accounts and compliance with relevant codes of practice for the council and relevant joint committees.
• To assist the accountant in the monitoring and financing of expenditure, including the preparation and agreement of grant claims and completion of statistical returns as required.
• To oversee the Income Scheduler, ensuring that periodic income billing is completed on time, track the receipt of income payments, and assist in overseeing the dunning process, ensuring that CCR always maximises its cash flow.
• To lead on all aspects of CCR's Procure to Process, from the timely review and actioning of Purchase Requisitions and PO Generation, through to Goods Receipting and Invoice Receipting, ensuring the overall accuracy and completeness of the CCR's Purchase Ledger to inform internal management accounts and decision making.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all general ledger transactions processed via CIVICA to the specific Projects and programmes and include all relevant supporting documentation for auditing purposes.
• To lead on all aspects of managing and maintaining CCR's Banking arrangements, including bank reconciliations and related support functions, e.g., cashflow forecasting.
• To assist with the reconciliation of VAT Control Accounts and the preparation of monthly VAT returns for CCR in line with agreed processes and deadlines.
• To contribute to the improvement of CCR's financial processes, including documenting and improving the use of financial systems. This post supports the accountant to ensure that all financial entries are appropriate, accurate and completed in a timely fashion as documented in CCR's Monthly, Quarterly and Year closing schedules.
• To be an effective, proactive, and committed member of the Finance Team.

What we are looking for from you:

An experienced Accounts Assistant with a track record of operating in a public or private organisation, supporting the smooth running of all day‑to‑day financial systems and processes. You'll be an effective, proactive, and committed member of a small but busy Finance Team in a new and growing organisation, providing the successful postholders with the opportunity to shape both their roles and the wider finance function.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary and option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• A rewarding, challenging career straddling both the public and private sector accounting environments

For more information about the role, please contact Rebecca Westwood – Finance Business Partner on 07847 391755.

Interviews will be held on the 11th and 12th of December.

Mae'r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

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