About The Service
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed individual who enjoys a challenge, is self motivated and can work within tight deadlines.
This post is within the Accountancy Section of Revenues.
The Accountancy section has qualified and experienced Accountants providing professional financial advice and accountancy support to all Directorates, Schools and a range of Outside Bodies and Joint Committees.
The successful applicant will support the financial management and accounting for VAT and Trust Funds.
About the job
The candidate will be required to prepare the relevant returns for both the Councils Trust Funds and VAT Returns. Ensuring timely and accurate submission.
To work effectively with budget holders across the Council, developing key relationships, delivering on compliance and providing advice on a wide range of issues.
Be able to solve problems in a creative and effective way, providing solutions to complex issues.
To work effectively with Trustees to co-ordinate the monitoring of expenditure, report the financial position in line with the reporting requirements of the Charity Commission.
Identify process and system improvements to ensure continuous improvement.
What We Are Looking For From You
Candidates should hold a relevant financial qualification i.e. CCAB, AAT, part qualified CCAB or qualified by a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role, have good knowledge of local government finance as well as a desire for continuous development.
Good organisational skills including the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload in a changing environment.
Proven ability to use own initiative with the ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with all Service Areas.
Good communication and computer skills are essential as is the ability to learn quickly and produce a high standard of work within challenging deadlines.
Additional information
This post is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current COVID-19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact Nadine Griffiths on (029) 2082 7302.
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