Senior Accountant (Swtra)

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed interview scheme

Disability support

Armed forces veterans support

Job summary

SWTRA invites applications for a Senior Accountant. This permanent, full-time role (37 hours) is based at The Quays, Baglan (Neath Port Talbot) or Coryton (Cardiff) with hybrid working 2 days per week in the office.

You will provide technical accounting support to the Finance Manager, assist in final accounts and grant claims, and supervise a 3-person team delivering agency accounting functions. Apply to join Team NPT.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and accounting support to the Finance Manager for all finance related functions including the ability to fully assist in the preparation and co-ordination of final accounts and grant claims.
• To supervise an accounting team of 3 staff who support the effective delivery of all agency accounting functions and systems.

Job description

Senior Accountant (SWTRA)

Job description

At SWTRA, we help create a road network that connects people and places in a safer, greener and more reliable way. We work on projects across South Wales that address some of the countrys most critical challenges. From complex infrastructure, increasing transport needs, and climate changes we combine innovation, expertise, and technology to make South Wales a better place to live, work and visit. You can contribute to work that will have a lasting positive impact on your local community with an organisation where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We are committed to fostering a work environment that is supportive, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for growth. Why not give it a try? We would be very happy to consider your application to join our skilled, enthusiastic and friendly team.

Responsibilities

To provide technical and accounting support to the Finance Manager for all finance related functions including the ability to fully assist in the preparation and co-ordination of final accounts and grant claims.

To supervise an accounting team of 3 staff who support the effective delivery of all agency accounting functions and systems.

We are offering a permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week) based at The Quays, Baglan (Neath Port Talbot) or Coryton (Cardiff) with flexible hybrid working 2 days a week in the office.

Should you require further information or to speak to someone please email

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.