Assistant Accountant

1
21 October 2019
Fixed Term
12 Months subject to maternity leave
County Hall, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP
Chief Executive's
£26,999 - £31,371 per annum

You will be working in the Finance Division at County Hall and be based in the Children & Families finance team.

As part of the team, you will be providing high quality financial advice, information, analysis and interpretation to finance colleagues and budget holders to underpin effective decision making, meaningful performance management and to meet statutory requirements.  The role is expected to build strong relationships with finance colleagues and internal partners.

You will be a minimum of AAT qualified or equivalent with experience of working in a financial environment with a range of financial systems and processes.  You must be able to manage your own performance to meet objectives and provide an excellent customer focused service.  The ability to work on your own initiative, pay attention to detail and understand and interpret information is essential, as are good communication, interpersonal and Excel skills.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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