Assistant Accountant - Council

Driver Hire Borders; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the public sector seeks an Assistant Accountant to join their team in Birkenhead until September 2025. The successful candidate will provide vital support in budget management and financial reporting, contributing to effective decision-making and financial strategy. Ideal candidates will hold a recognized accountancy qualification and demonstrate strong analytical skills, with proficiency in financial systems and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Technical accountancy qualification or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of financial management principles.
• Experience in financial monitoring roles.

Responsibilities

• Support non-finance officers in budget monitoring.
• Provide accurate financial information for decision-making.
• Assist in managing annual budget and financial strategy.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Good communication skills

Knowledge of financial regulations

Proficiency in financial management systems

Intermediate Excel skills

Education

Recognised technical accountancy qualification (e.g. AAT)

Job description

Role: Assistant Accountant REF 1543229
Contract Length: Until September 2025
Location: Birkenhead
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £23.42 per hour

Spinwell is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

The Assistant Accountant is part of a team responsible for supporting non-finance officers in monitoring and maintaining their budgets, as well as supporting technical, finance and accountancy related responsibilities.

The Assistant Accountant will support the provision of accurate, timely and comprehensive financial information and lend support to analysis that informs decision-making and financial management activities. The post holder will support the management, development and updating of the medium-term financial strategy and annual budget to ensure that it supports the strategic aims of the Council.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

• A recognised technical accountancy qualification/part qualification (e.g. AAT) or equivalent vocational experience.
• Good understanding of financial management principles and practices.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in financial management systems and software
• Intermediate Excel skills and familiarity with other MS Office applications
• Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting standards relevant to local government.
• Technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience of working in a financial monitoring role.
• Experience of successfully working in a team environment.
• Experience of applying technical accounting knowledge as part of financial management practices.
• Experience of supporting financial year-end/closedown processes.

If you are an Assistant Accountant, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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