Finance Accountancy Officer

Nations Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Wales is seeking a qualified individual to provide financial support services to schools. The ideal candidate will have an AAT qualification and a strong understanding of local government accounting. This role requires excellent communication skills in both English and Welsh. The job offers an hourly rate of £14.36 for 37 hours a week.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or part qualified.
• Understanding of local government financial procedures.
• Ability to maintain high standards under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial support to Headteachers.
• Ensure effective delivery of Service Level Agreements with schools.

Skills

Association of Accounting Technicians qualification (equivalent or part qualified)

Knowledge of local government accounting and financial procedures

Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communications skills

Ability to communicate through the medium of English

Ability to communicate though the medium of Welsh

Good Accountancy/Numeracy skills

Ability to plan, programme and produce work with minimal supervision

Sound knowledge of computerised financial systems

Job description

Overview

Job Category: Finance, Revenues & Benefits

Job location: Conway Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy County Borough, LL297AZ, Conwy County Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £14.36 per hour

Job Purpose: Provide a comprehensive range of financial support services to Headteachers and Governing Bodies and to be responsible to the Principal Accountant (Schools) in ensuring the effective delivery of the Service Level Agreements with schools.

Knowledge & Skills

• Association of Accounting Technicians qualification (equivalent or part qualified)
• Knowledge of local government accounting and financial procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to communicate though the medium of English
• Ability to communicate though the medium of Welsh
• Good Accountancy/Numeracy skills
• Ability to plan, programme and produce work with minimal supervision and to work under pressure to achieve deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of computerised financial systems and a range of IT skills including spreadsheet and database preparation and maintenance.