Senior Accounting Technician (Maternity Cover)
Contract type Fixed-term
Department Adult Social Care, Housing Needs and Public Health Management Accounting Team
Salary Grade 9, £34,435 to £37,488 per annum
Location County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight
Fixed term contract for 18 months (maternity cover)
This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working (we are happy to provide flexibility of working location including working from home with occasional attendance in the office as required)
Part-time working arrangements and/or job-share opportunities will also be considered
Are you looking for a finance role where your skills can make a real difference?
We are looking for a motivated and experienced finance professional to join our friendly and supportive Management Accounting Team on an 18-month fixed-term basis covering maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while supporting vital Adult Social Care, Housing and Public Health services that help improve the lives of Island residents.
Working closely with budget managers and the Finance Business Partner, you will provide financial advice, budget monitoring, analysis and reporting to support informed decision-making and sound financial management across a varied portfolio of services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing monthly budget monitoring reports and forecasts
- Analysing financial information and identifying budget variances
- Providing financial advice and support to budget managers
- Maintaining budgets and ensuring accurate financial records
- Completing reconciliations, statutory returns and grant claims as required
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong Excel, numeracy, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- A keen eye for detail and the ability to meet deadlines
- Experience of budget monitoring and financial analysis
- AAT qualification (or equivalent) or relevant finance experience
In return, you will join a collaborative and supportive team, gain valuable local government finance experience, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to essential frontline services.
We look forward to hearing from you.
For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mandy King at Mandy.King@iow.gov.uk
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
We are a Disability Confident employer . Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
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