Assistant Finance Business Partner / Technical Accountancy Assistant

Powys County Council; Llandrindod Wells; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys County Council seeks an Assistant Finance Business Partner to support the Management Accounting Team in enhancing decision-making and performance. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified (or studying at Level 4) and possess strong finance and communication skills, with responsibilities including budgeting, analysis, and stakeholder interaction. Flexible working arrangements are provided.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying at Level 4 or equivalent.
• Ability to work efficiently and proficiency in finance systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation skills, and strong ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle budgeting and accounting tasks with an analytical approach.
• Extract, analyze, challenge, and interpret financial and non-financial information.
• Plan and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.

Skills

Proficiency in finance systems

Excellent communication skills

Confidence in liaising with stakeholders

Strong ICT skills

Education

AAT qualified or studying at Level 4

Job description

About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an Assistant Finance Business Partner. This role is within our Management Accounting Team supporting the Council's services. The Council is undergoing a transformation to better serve residents, businesses, and visitors. Finance plays a key partner role in decision-making to enhance performance.
About you:
Candidates should be AAT qualified (or studying at Level 4) or equivalent. Ability to work efficiently, proficiency in finance systems, and excellent communication skills are essential. Confidence in liaising with non-finance stakeholders is required. A Microsoft Excel test will be conducted during the interview. The role is based at County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, with flexible working arrangements including remote work and local office presence.
What you will do:
• Handle budgeting and accounting tasks with an analytical approach
• Demonstrate excellent oral, written, presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Build trust and confidence with customers
• Plan and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines and manage diverse workloads
• Possess strong ICT skills
• Extract, analyze, challenge, and interpret financial and non-financial information