Assistant Accountant

Venesky Brown; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Venesky Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Kilmarnock, seeks an Assistant Accountant for a contract lasting up to 12 months. The role involves managing financial monitoring and reporting aligned with the Financial Strategy. The right candidate will have SVQ Level 3 in finance and be proficient in financial management systems.

Responsibilities include oversight of accounting functions and treasury management, alongside developing partnerships to enhance service delivery. The position offers a rate of £200/day and is fully onsite.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a finance-related subject.
• Knowledge of financial management systems.
• Demonstrable knowledge of technical financial and management accounting.
• Ability to analyse numbers focusing on interpreting and presenting financial results.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial monitoring and reporting in line with the Financial Strategy.
• Provide day-to-day management of the accountancy function.
• Manage regular bank reconciliations and cash flow management.
• Develop productive partnerships with External Funders.

Skills

Financial management systems

Technical financial and management accounting

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Budget planning

Education

SVQ Level 3 in finance-related subject

SVQ Level 4 in Business or Administration

Part-qualification of a CCAB professional accounting body

Job description

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Kilmarnock, is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant for a contract running up to 12 months on a rate of £200/day (Inside IR35). This role will be based fully onsite.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop and implement effective financial monitoring and reporting in line with the Financial Strategy and the Strategic Vision
• Provide day-to-day management of the accountancy function, including regular meetings with budget holders and preparation of overall Trust financial reports
• Provide day-to-day management of the treasury function, including management of regular bank reconciliations and cash flow management
• Provide financial support to non-financial colleagues
• Be responsible for adherence to all relevant legislation and guidance, including Financial Regulations, Accountancy Policy Bulletins and Protocols
• Develop and maintain successful and productive partnerships that will have a positive impact on the service, such as with External Funders and the Office of National Statistics

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a finance‑related subject
• Knowledge of financial management systems
• Demonstrable knowledge of technical financial and management accounting
• Ability to translate financial issues concisely and effectively into a format that can be understood across different audiences
• Ability to analyse numbers with a focus on understanding, interpreting and presenting financial results
• Ability to demonstrate diplomacy, integrity and confidentiality
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet defined timescales
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to adopt a hands‑on approach
• Professional and customer‑focused approach
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Ability to travel to attend meetings
• Experience working within a financial or accounting environment
• Experience contributing to budget planning of large complex budgets
• Experience managing change and the financial implications arising from service redesign
• Experience developing constructive relationships across services and external partners
• SVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a Business or Administration subject
• Part‑qualification of a CCAB professional accounting body
• Knowledge of programme management methodology
• Evidence of CPD
• Experience of budget setting processes and analysis of funding arrangements
• Experience of monitoring and reporting financial performance against budget
• Experience of completing statutory financial returns
• Experience of working within a charitable environment