Accounting Technician

Description:

This role is based with the Health & Adult Social Care finance team and reports to the Senior Accountant.

The purpose of the role is to provide support to the above to enable them to deliver high quality financial management, professional advice and accountancy services to the Heads of Service and other key stakeholders via the Finance Manager.

The role will assist in providing analysis and support for a wide range of tasks, including a range of financial and contractual issues, interpreting legislation and applying financial regulations and codes of practice.

This role will play an important role in supporting the identifying cost and efficiency savings. They will assist other team members in driving the budget process for the Directorate. This person will be involved in budget monitoring and forecasting, preparation of the final accounts and statutory financial statements and providing other financial analysis as requested.

Who is the person?

• This person needs to be a qualified Accounting Technician.
• Have the ability to form good relationships & provide a first-class service.
• Be able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, including senior officers.
• Have experience of and the skills needed to meet deadlines.
• Have experience of preparing budgets and be able to assist in the preparation of monthly budget monitoring reports, preparation of monthly accounts, financial monitoring and final annual accounts.
• Be aware of the tools used to appraise and evaluating the financial implications of projects and proposals using accounting techniques and be able to prepare simple financial appraisals for onward review.
• Have proven experience in successfully developing and maintaining financial models.
• Be computer literate - have a high standard of spreadsheet skills and be proficient in the use of Word, Outlook and Excel etc. You'll also need to be able to use financial information systems such as Oracle (E-Business Suite) and Business Intelligence would be an advantage.
• Have good organisational skills and be able to prioritise work & concentrate time on the most important matters to meet key deadlines.
• Have a good knowledge and understanding of customer care, equalities & Health & Safety
• Be an effective team player with a positive outlook, willingness to learn and a flexible approach to work.
• Have an open mind and an ability to apply new ideas to improve processes that benefit all stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Local Government Finance would be an advantage.