Maternity Cover: Public Sector Accountant

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Clays End

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking an enthusiastic part-qualified Accountant to cover maternity leave and provide financial support across Council Services. The role focuses on financial and management accounting, with involvement in a new financial system implementation and the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.

On-site at Keynsham Civic Centre at least one day a week, you should combine strong Excel skills with effective communication and

Qualifications

  • Part qualified accountant with strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
  • Good Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Provide financial and management accounting support to Council Services.
  • Advise on financial processes and reporting during system implementation.
  • Communicate financial information clearly to Budget Managers and teams.
  • Work collaboratively in a team and meet deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication
Analytical
Numeracy

Education

Part qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

Job description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking an enthusiastic part-qualified Accountant to cover maternity leave and provide financial support across Council Services. The role focuses on financial and management accounting, with involvement in a new financial system implementation and the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.

On-site at Keynsham Civic Centre at least one day a week, you should combine strong Excel skills with effective communication and

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