Assistant Accountant

Service Care Solutions; Carmarthen; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team at Dyfed-Powys Police on a temporary basis. The role involves supporting financial management, accurate reporting, budget monitoring, and compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will be AAT qualified or part-qualified with strong financial process knowledge. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and lasts until 31 March 2026.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant, with membership of a recognised professional body.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting standards.
• Experience with reconciliations, reporting, and financial systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work to strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end processes, including preparation of the Statement of Accounts.
• Perform reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Support the budget-setting process and monitor/report variances.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and internal policies.
• Provide financial advice and support to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budget monitoring

Reconciliations

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant

Tools

Agresso Business World

Job description

Overview

Assistant Accountant

Location: Dyfed-Powys Police Headquarters (Hybrid Working Arrangement)

Rate: £19.60 PAYE / £23.06 LTD per hour (umbrella)

Department: Finance

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team at Dyfed-Powys Police on a temporary basis until 31 March 2026. You will play a key role in supporting the financial management of the organisation, contributing to accurate reporting, budget monitoring, and compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end processes, including preparation of the Statement of Accounts.
• Perform reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Support the budget-setting process and monitor/report variances.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and internal policies.
• Provide financial advice and support to internal and external stakeholders.

About You

• AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant, with membership of a recognised professional body (IFAC).
• Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting standards.
• Experience with reconciliations, reporting, and financial systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Proficient in financial systems (Agresso Business World desirable).

Additional Information

• Contract until 31 March 2026.
• Security vetting (MV/SC) required.
• This role involves regular use of display screen equipment and headsets.

Apply Now: Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.

Harry Greenhalgh
Specialist Recruiter - Youth Justice
Service Care Solutions
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