Corporate Accountancy Assistant

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Bolton is seeking an individual to provide finance support within the Schools Finance Unit. The role involves working with Excel spreadsheets, maintaining IT systems, and communicating with schools and education providers. Essential qualifications include AAT/IIA qualification or equivalent educational background. Attractive benefits include gym discounts, flexible work opportunities, and employee support services.

Benefits

Discounts

Exclusive gym membership prices

Pension Scheme access

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible work opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have good organisation skills, proficiency in IT systems, and excellent communication abilities.
• Fluency in spoken English is required as per the person specification.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance support through various tasks including working with Excel spreadsheets.
• Maintain computer systems and communicate with schools and other education providers.

Skills

Organisation skills

IT systems and software proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Part or fully qualified AAT/IIA

Minimum of 2 A levels

At least 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English

Job description

Overview

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation.

Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.

Based within the Schools Finance Unit you will provide finance support through a range of tasks including working with Excel spreadsheets and maintaining computer systems, as well as working with people through communication with schools and other education providers.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential qualification: Part or fully qualified AAT/IIA qualified or a minimum of 2 A levels and at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, including Maths and English.

You will need to have good organisation skills, be able to use IT systems and software, and excellent communication skills to build relationships with internal and external customers.

This is a customer‑facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

About Bolton

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

Benefits

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by offering a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts, exclusive gym membership prices, salary sacrifice schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, and a range of employee wellbeing and support services.