About The Service
As a long-term endeavour, the Cardiff Capital Region City Deal is built on a functional economic geography, covering the ten Local Authorities of South-East Wales, that is constantly adapting to tackle the big industrial, public policy and societal challenges of the day. Our newly revised Economic and Industrial Growth Plan prioritises a number of sectors and activities that can best help the region demonstrate sustainable and inclusive growth over the long-term. The evolution of the region from single programme-City Deal to a multi-partner, multi-programme corporate legal entity (Corporate Joint Committee, CJC), offers significant opportunities for a new, more effective, and ambitious type of regional public investment. Entering a second UK Government Gateway Review with the emphasis on ongoing self-evaluation, impact delivery and long-term benefits realisation – all whilst transitioning the investment programme, its governance, portfolios and people to a brand new legal corporate entity – makes for a dynamic and exhilarating environment.
About the job
Working closely with the accountant to oversee the City Deal’s financial accounting, reporting and internal control environment, ensuring that all inputs to the General Ledger via its feeder systems are accurate and timely. Furthermore, to support the wider finance team, key internal and external stakeholders in respect of all accounting and reporting requirements, including the transition of the City Deal to its new Corporate Entity status via the Corporate Joint Committee Regulations, which came into force in April 2021.
This role will include:
- Assisting the accountant in the preparation of revenue budget estimates, monthly and quarterly closure of accounts and compliance with relevant codes of practice for the council and relevant joint committees.
- Assisting the accountant in the monitoring and financing of expenditure, including the preparation and agreement of grant claims and completion of statistical returns as required.
- To Process invoices, track payments, and assist with credit control to maintain healthy cash flow.
- To manage purchase ledger and entries.
- Ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all general ledger transactions processed via SAP to the specific Projects and programmes and include all relevant supporting documentation for auditing purposes.
- To assist the accountant with all Treasury processes including the monitoring of the CCR cash flow position, periodic cash re-forecasting, and weekly bank reconciliations.
- To assist the accountant in all aspects of the capital, corporate, treasury accounting requirements of CCR which are linked to various joint committees and other legal entities.
- To assist with the processing and submission of the required periodic VAT returns for CCR.
- To contribute to the improvement of CCR’s financial processes, including documenting and improving the use of financial systems.
- To be an effective, proactive, and committed member of the Finance Team.
What We Are Looking For From You
An experienced Finance & Accounts Assistant to enable smooth running of day-to-day financial processes., who will become an effective, proactive, and committed member of the Finance Team. You will be a self-starter with a strong problem-solving skill who will answer queries in relation to payments and the sales and purchase ledgers.
This is not your average Accounts Assistant role; each day is different here. You will be skilled at communicating with a range of people.
AAT Level 2 / Level 2 NVQ in accounting (or equivalent) and show evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Additional information
This vacancy incorporates flexitime and a combination of office and home-based working.
This post is temporary until 30th November 2025, whilst the transition to the new CJC arrangements are completed. There is a possibility of a permanent role becoming available post transition.
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.
Study support with completing professional accountancy exams is available.
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:
Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
Additional Information:-
Attachments