Trainee Accounting Technician

North Tyneside Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tyneside Council is seeking a Trainee Accounting Technician to join their Finance Team. This permanent position involves working with budget holders and completing financial processes while pursuing AAT qualifications. Great opportunity for candidates willing to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working for foster carers

Qualifications

• Candidates need to show a willingness to learn on the job and by examination.
• Experience as part of a busy team would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support budget holders in budget preparation and management.
• Assist with final accounts and government returns.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Willingness to Learn

Education

AAT Qualification

Part-AAT Qualified

Job description

Job Title: TRAINEE ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Salary Scale: GRADE 4-6: £27,711 - £35,235

PERMANENT: 37 HOURS PER WEEK

Interview date: Anticipated WC 21 July or WC 28 July

This is your opportunity to join our 'Outstanding' Company and make a difference!

We are proud that Together for Children Sunderland is rated 'outstanding' in a judgement by Ofsted in 2021, in recognition of the stability of our very well supported and talented workforce who deliver an ongoing commitment to improving children's outcomes. Join us and help us in continuing our outstanding journey!

Amazing Career Opportunity

We are the Finance Team of a dynamic company that works on behalf of Sunderland City Council to deliver children's services including social care, early help and education. Our goal in everything is Put the Child First.

An excellent opportunity has arisen to forge a career within the Finance Service of the Company which will offer the right candidate the opportunity to access a programme of support to qualify as an Accounting Technician (AAT) whilst gaining valuable experience within a busy Finance Team and learn all aspects of this exciting child-centred organisation.

The postholder will be a key member of the Team and will proactively provide support on all aspects of finance and will assist budget holders both within the Company and Schools with budget preparation and management. The postholder will also help support the timely completion of final accounts, government returns and grant claims.

Candidates will need to demonstrate a willingness to learn both on the job and by examination; they will have excellent inter-personal skills and be a real team player.

Candidates could be part-AAT qualified or just starting this journey; any experience of working as part of a busy team would be an advantage.

Visa sponsorship: We welcome applications from all nationalities; however, successful candidates must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Deborah Orr, Head of Accounting and Finance, on 07502 684851 ([e-mail]).

For further information on Together for Children, please check our website:

https://www.togetherforchildren.org.uk

Together for Children is committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse local communities that we support across Sunderland. We're striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued and diversity is celebrated by everyone.

As part of this commitment, we work collaboratively with our established employee networks:

Menopause Network

Accessibility Network

LGBTQ+ Network

Racial Equality Network

Armed Forces Network

We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race, and background.

If you have a disability please do reach out to our Accessibility Network Chair to hear how we can support you during the recruitment process and if you are successful, in the workplace [e-mail]

For further information on Together for Children, please take a look at our website:

https://www.togetherforchildren.org.uk

Nearly 40 per cent of foster carers combine fostering with other work. Those who do say that a supportive employer can make all the difference, enabling them to balance employment with caring for children.

Together for Children have a fostering friendly People policy for all foster carers in their employment (regardless of their fostering service). This includes offering foster carers flexible working and paid time off for training and settling a new child into their home.

As a Fostering Friendly employer, Together for Children also help promote Foster Care Fortnight, our annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and encourage people to consider becoming foster carers and offer children the care they need - Foster with North East - Foster with North East

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