Assistant Accountant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their Finance Team in Ipswich. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial performance of the councils while ensuring compliance with accounting principles. You will be part of a dedicated team, supporting the delivery of key financial documents and engaging in various treasury activities. The position promises a supportive environment where you can grow professionally, with a commitment to hybrid working arrangements. If you're passionate about making a difference in your community, this role is perfect for you.

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 balance sheet reconciliations monthly.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Double Entry Bookkeeping

Accruals

Prepayments

Reconciliations

Attention to Detail

Education

Part Qualified Accountant

Qualified by Experience

Job description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking to recruit a Assistant Accountant to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time (37 hours per week), permanent basis. The successful candidates will earn a competitive salary of £30,559 - £35,235 per annum (pro rata for part time).

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.

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.

Closing date: 5pm, 8 May 2025

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Assistant Accountant role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

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.