Assistant Accountant

Brackenberry; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Caerphilly seeks an Assistant Accountant for a 3-month contract, likely extendable. You'll support financial reporting, prepare budget monitoring reports, and assist in grant budget preparation. Relevant Level 4 financial qualification is required along with experience in budget monitoring. Immediate availability is preferred, and the role pays between £17.79 - £22.56 per hour.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 4 financial qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales OR AAT Level 4 (or equivalent).
• Experience in providing financial advice and analysis on budgetary implications.
• Ability to travel to other work sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Accountant in providing financial advice and reporting.
• Prepare grant budget monitoring reports and management information.
• Assist in the preparation of service and grant budgets.

Skills

Financial advice

Budget monitoring

Financial analysis

Compliance

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Caerphilly to assist with the appointment of an Assistant Accountant, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £17.79 - £22.56 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Accountant in providing financial advice and reporting on specific grant schemes to Directors, Heads of Service, and project boards.
• Prepare and produce grant budget monitoring reports, financial submissions, and management information to agreed timetables.
• Assist in the preparation of service and grant budgets, including year-end accounts, claims, and financial outturns.
• Provide advice and support to managers in preparing budget options, ensuring compliance with grant funding requirements.
• Monitor expenditure on grant-funded schemes, ensuring accurate coding, claim submissions, and compliance with grant conditions.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Level 4 financial qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales OR Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4 (or equivalent).

Experience:

• Experience working in a financial environment, providing advice and analysis on budgetary and financial implications.
• Experience in budget monitoring, budget setting, and preparation of year-end accounts.
• Experience in financial aspects of grant funding.
• Experience of liaising with operational managers and staff regarding financial matters.

Requirements:

• Commitment to high standards of financial management and service delivery.
• Ability to travel to other work sites when required.
• Full UK Category B driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business purposes.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Required Skills:
• Pay
• Discretion
• Compliance
• Analysis
• Funding
• Options
• Service Delivery
• Directors
• Travel
• Credit
• LTD
• Preparation
• Accounting
• Business
• Management