Accounting Technician
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 06 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 03 Aug 2018
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Salary for fully qualified AAT will be up to GBP27,000 per annum.
Salary for unqualified will be up to GBP22,000 per annum.
Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest, most reputable local authorities in the UK. Not only is it one of the largest, but it is one of the most dynamic, with a strong reputation for innovation and is a GBP2 billion organisation positively embracing change. By 2020, given Local Government reforms, we aim to be both self-financing and self-sufficient. It's a significant change and a huge challenge. We're committed to becoming a place where individuals, partners and communities feel proud to play their role and genuinely want to belong. In turn we offer a great central location which is easily accessible to all road and rail links plus we're immensely proud of our flexible working options. We don't just want to make Essex County Council the best it can be, we are passionate about better lives for people in Essex.
Job Purpose
This role will contribute to the delivery of a high performing, customer focused service. The Accounting Technician will deliver all aspects of financial management information to both the members of the management accounting team and budget holders to ensure quality of information is provided to stakeholders. It supports the efficient running of the Finance Hub and works effectively to meet customer requirements by ensuring information is delivered efficiently within agreed timeframes.
It requires the provision of high quality advice, information, analysis and interpretation to finance colleagues to underpin effective decision making and meet financial governance requirements across the business. Either partly or fully qualified this role is expected to build strong relationships with finance colleagues and relevant stakeholders across the Council.
Qualifications:
Unqualified - 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths & English, or working towards AAT or other vocational accounting qualification.
Qualified - Full AAT qualification or equivalent, plus at least one year's experience as an Accounting Technician.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area.
• Experience/achievements
• Experience of working with financial management issues and find solutions.
• Experience of process and practice improvements within a finance setting.
• Experience of providing financial advice, challenge and support to budget holders
• Working with a range of financial systems and processes and supporting their development.
• Working proactively with colleagues within the Finance Hub and across the finance function.
• Ability to establish credibility with budget holders, finance colleagues and other stakeholders.
Qualification certificates should be brought to interview.
Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on https://(url removed)/benefits.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.
If you have any queries regarding this role, or require anything further, please contact the Essex Recruitment Team on (Apply online only)*
*Calls to this number are charged in the same way as calls to numbers starting 01 or 02, please check with your service provider.
Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us
Salary for unqualified will be up to GBP22,000 per annum.
Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest, most reputable local authorities in the UK. Not only is it one of the largest, but it is one of the most dynamic, with a strong reputation for innovation and is a GBP2 billion organisation positively embracing change. By 2020, given Local Government reforms, we aim to be both self-financing and self-sufficient. It's a significant change and a huge challenge. We're committed to becoming a place where individuals, partners and communities feel proud to play their role and genuinely want to belong. In turn we offer a great central location which is easily accessible to all road and rail links plus we're immensely proud of our flexible working options. We don't just want to make Essex County Council the best it can be, we are passionate about better lives for people in Essex.
Job Purpose
This role will contribute to the delivery of a high performing, customer focused service. The Accounting Technician will deliver all aspects of financial management information to both the members of the management accounting team and budget holders to ensure quality of information is provided to stakeholders. It supports the efficient running of the Finance Hub and works effectively to meet customer requirements by ensuring information is delivered efficiently within agreed timeframes.
It requires the provision of high quality advice, information, analysis and interpretation to finance colleagues to underpin effective decision making and meet financial governance requirements across the business. Either partly or fully qualified this role is expected to build strong relationships with finance colleagues and relevant stakeholders across the Council.
Qualifications:
Unqualified - 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths & English, or working towards AAT or other vocational accounting qualification.
Qualified - Full AAT qualification or equivalent, plus at least one year's experience as an Accounting Technician.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area.
• Experience/achievements
• Experience of working with financial management issues and find solutions.
• Experience of process and practice improvements within a finance setting.
• Experience of providing financial advice, challenge and support to budget holders
• Working with a range of financial systems and processes and supporting their development.
• Working proactively with colleagues within the Finance Hub and across the finance function.
• Ability to establish credibility with budget holders, finance colleagues and other stakeholders.
Qualification certificates should be brought to interview.
Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on https://(url removed)/benefits.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.
If you have any queries regarding this role, or require anything further, please contact the Essex Recruitment Team on (Apply online only)*
*Calls to this number are charged in the same way as calls to numbers starting 01 or 02, please check with your service provider.
Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us