Assistant Accountant

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking council is seeking an Assistant Accountant to enhance their Finance Team. This role offers the chance to contribute to the financial performance of two councils, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while supporting the delivery of key financial documents. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, thrive in a deadline-driven environment, and possess strong accounting knowledge. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the community, while enjoying generous leave entitlements and opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Program

Employee Assist Program

Health Care Options

Qualifications

• Understanding of financial environment and accounting principles.
• Experience in completing reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Statement of Accounts and monthly VAT returns.
• Assist in completion of regulatory and statutory returns.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Double Entry Bookkeeping

Reconciliation Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Part Qualified Accountant

Qualified by Experience

Job description

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Job Description

• Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX
• £30,559 - £35,235 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Full Time, 37 hours per week
• Permanent
  
  
  

Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our dedicated Finance Team. To be successful you will share our values , commitment and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

You will be joining our Finance Team at an exciting time as we look to transform the service we offer to stakeholders and drive forward financial performance.

About The Role

The Assistant Accountant will be part of the Financial Control team supporting the delivery of the Statement of Accounts (SOA), the monthly VAT returns and treasury activities of both councils.

The role will support the Financial Accountant in completion of regulatory and statutory returns and provide support on the Collection Fund (Business Rates and Council Tax).

About You

The successful candidate will either be a Part Qualified Accountant or will be qualified by experience.

You will need to demonstrate an understanding of the financial environment and experience of accounting principles including double entry bookkeeping, accruals and prepayments.

You will have experience of completing reconciliations and understand the importance of completing balance sheet reconciliations monthly.

You will be comfortable operating in a deadline driven environment and will bring attention to detail and a positive outlook to your work and the team.

About Us

Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits Of Working For Us

• Great opportunities for learning and development
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Support Program
• Employee Assist Program
• Health Care Options.
  
  
  

For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect,org) .

Our ways of working:

Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will continue with.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunities and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

For more information

If you wish to discuss the Hybrid working approach for this role, please email David Feveyear-Ward, to arrange a conversation - [e-mail] .

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification.pdf before applying for this job opportunity.

Closing date: 5pm, 8 May 2025

When applying, please ensure:

• that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
• your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS).
  
  
  

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

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How to apply

Step 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS).

Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template

Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.

Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the ‘Person specification ’ section of the (JD and PS)

Your statement should:

• Be no more than 2 sides of A4
• use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted)
• be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Government Administration

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