Financial and accounting technicians

West Herts College; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Watford seeks financial and accounting technicians to manage financial affairs. Responsibilities include maintaining accounts, producing financial reports, liaising with clients, and ensuring accuracy of invoices. While there are no formal academic requirements, professional qualifications are recognized. This role suits those passionate about finance and accounting.

Qualifications

• Understanding of financial analysis and accounting practices.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintains profit and loss accounts.
• Produces and reports financial information.
• Liaises with clients for timely payments.
• Ensures accuracy in invoices and payments.
• Monitors accounting systems and provides audit information.

Education

Professional qualifications from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Professional qualifications from the Association of Accounting Technicians

NVQs/SVQs in Accounting at Levels 2, 3 and 4

Job description

Financial and accounting technicians work alongside accountants and other financial professionals in managing the financial affairs of organisations.

Tasks

• maintains profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flow forecasts and other accounting records
• produces, collates and reports financial information for managers
• liaises with clients to ensure that payments are made on time and credit limits are not exceeded
• ensures invoices and payments are correct and sent out on time
• monitors accounting systems to determine accounts are being maintained effectively and provides information on accounting practices to auditors

Educational Requirements

There are no formal academic requirements. Professional qualifications are available from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Association of Accounting Technicians. These qualifications can be linked to NVQs/SVQs in Accounting at Levels 2, 3 and 4. Exemptions to professional examinations may be granted to those with certain academic qualifications.