HR GO are proud to be working with Ashford Borough Council in the search for an Accounts Officer.
The post-holder will be required to assist and support the Senior Accountant in a variety of financial tasks including taking ownership of providing financial support to specific services, this will include support for budget setting, budget monitoring and Closure of Accounts.
This role is temporary cover for 6 months maternity leave.
Hours:
37hrs a week, Mon - Fri.
Duties:
Listening to customers impartially and attentively. Ascertaining the needs and wants of customers and partners and then applying the relevant procedures.
Complete the bank reconciliation for the payments account on a monthly basis and cover the general ledger reconciliation when required.
To carry out any tasks that may be allocated as part of the closing of accounts and budget programmes to the agreed timescales.
To assist the Senior Accountant in the provision of accounting services to departments within the Council, which will include the preparation of service medium term financial plans, preparation of revenue budgets, final accounts close down, budget monitoring and S106 Monitoring.
The Ideal Candidate:
AAT qualification or equivalent (including relevant degree) - E
2-3 year experience of working in an accounting environment or Finance department - E
Good Analytical skills, attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach to work - E
Experience of budget setting and monitoring - D
E-Financials accounting systems including Business Objects - D
E - Essential
D - Desirable
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