Public Sector Finance Technician - Hybrid

S1jobs; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council's Finance Team is seeking an Accounting Technician to support financial control and reconciliation activities, helping maintain accurate financial data for residents. The role emphasizes clear communication of numbers to non-finance colleagues and contributing to efficient financial operations.

You will also help with budget setting, monitoring and forecasting, the general ledger maintenance, and the year-end closure tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical and spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Experience in local government finance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support financial control and reconciliations to ensure integrity of financial information.
• Improve financial processes and systems.
• Support budget setting, monitoring and forecasting, maintain the general ledger and assist with closure of accounts.

Job description

Cumberland Council's Finance Team is seeking an Accounting Technician to support financial control and reconciliation activities, helping maintain accurate financial data for residents. The role emphasizes clear communication of numbers to non-finance colleagues and contributing to efficient financial operations.

You will also help with budget setting, monitoring and forecasting, the general ledger maintenance, and the year-end closure tasks.