Senior Accountancy Assistant

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This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Financial Services Team in an ambitious organisation that is embarking on a transformation journey.

We are looking to appoint a finance professional who will contribute to all aspects of the financial standing, management and reporting of the Council's financial resources. This key finance post will support the delivery of a comprehensive finance service, with particular focus on providing the day-to-day treasury management requirements for the Council as well as providing advice and analysis for all aspects of revenue planning, monitoring and accounting for specific service budgets; as well as many other aspects of the finance service.

The ideal candidate will need to have a good standard of education, to GCSE Grade C and above in Maths and English and ideally with experience of working in an accountancy section. Experience of assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts, budget preparation and budgetary control is desirable, and you must be proficient in the use of computerised financial systems. You will be an innovative self-starter who thrives on challenges and is keen to innovate. You'll have excellent communication skills, be able to build effective relationships across the Council and to communicate financial information in an understandable form to colleagues.

The Council has a flexible working policy which includes flexitime and hybrid working, and we can also offer:

Personal and professional development

Access to the local government pension scheme

Free on-site parking

If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive required, we look forward to receiving your application.

Applicants who previously applied for this position are welcome to re-apply for this vacancy. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Colin Heap, Principal Accountant on [email protected] or Lee Finnesey, Chief Accountant on [email protected].

The closing date for applications is Sunday 2 February at Midnight

(Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted)

CV's are not accepted

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Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.