Job Title: Accountancy Officer – Treasury and Technical Accounting
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Salary: G7 – £31,364 to £35,745 per annum
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 18th February 2024
Interview date: Interviews will be conducted in person at the Civic Centre in Walsall and will consist of a test followed by an interview. It is likely the interviews will be held week commencing 4th March 2024.
About Walsall:
Walsall is a diverse place to live with opportunities and challenges for children and young people. With a total population of 284,130, children and young people aged 0- 17 make up just under a quarter of the population. 40% of children and young people are from black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds. More than a quarter of children who attend Walsall primary schools and a fifth of those who attend Walsall secondary schools have English as an additional language.
About The Role:
An opportunity has arisen to appoint an Accountancy Officer within the Technical Accounting team. This post will support the Senior Technical Accounting Manager and Finance Business Partner within the Technical Accounting team. This post will provide the successful applicant a fantastic opportunity to be exposed to various aspects of accounting including financial reporting, leasing, VAT and charities accounting.
About You:
We are looking for a motivated individual who has achieved either a relevant degree in a finance related subject (minimum 2.2), the full AAT qualification or possess an equivalent finance level NVQ level 4 qualification. They should also be willing to study towards a professional accountancy qualification (CCAB/CIMA). Please ensure the necessary qualifications have been obtained before applying. This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
About Us:
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That’s why – as well as a satisfying and rewarding job – we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first-class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that’s you, we’re waiting for your application.
For more information about this role, view the Job Description and Employee Specification on the Walsall Council website.
Extra Information:
This vacancy may be closed earlier than the published closing date should we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, it is strongly advised that candidates submit applications at the earliest opportunity.
Any offers may be subject to examination results and supporting certificates of degree which must be in a finance related subject (minimum 2.2) or full AAT qualification or equivalent, will be required.
Please click the APPLY button to be redirected to the council’s website to complete your application.
Candidates with experience of; Finance Assistant, ACCA, CIMA, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, SAGE 200, SAGE50, Accounts Assistant, Financial Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Finance Officer, Accounts Officer, Finance Clerk, Finance Administrator, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Analyst, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Bookkeeper, Finance Analyst, Accountant, AAT Qualified Accountant, Book Keeper, Financial Accountant, Accounting Specialist, Financial Reporting, Finance Manager, Senior Accounts Administrator may also be considered for this role
