About The Service
Applications are invited for this temporary post which forms part of the Accountancy Section within the Resources Directorate (Finance). 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 for both revenue and capital accounting.
About the job
The successful applicant will provide cover for the substantive post holder's maternity leave, supporting the Council’s financial reporting, budgeting and accounting for the Resources directorate and other areas as required.
The post will involve working closely with budget holders, the wider Accountancy team and external audit to meet objectives.
What We Are Looking For From You
Candidates should hold a relevant financial qualification i.e. CCAB, AAT or part qualified CCAB and have good knowledge of local government finance as well as a desire for continuous development.
Good communication and computer skills, particularly in relation to corporate finance systems are essential as is the ability to produce a high standard of work within strict deadlines.
Additional information
This post is temporary until 31/08/2025 to cover the maternity leave of the substantive post holder.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Standard checks.
This vacancy 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.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
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