Position: Assistant Accountant (Lv06-Lv09) - Financial
Location: Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1RN
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Until 31 March 2027
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Pay Rate: Up to £14.82 per hour
Job Reference: 5308163
Job Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of financial and accounting services within Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
- Assist with budget management, budgetary control and the effective use of financial resources.
- Use financial information systems to support accurate financial reporting and decision-making.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives and help raise service standards.
- Support colleagues in adopting new ways of working and achieving organisational objectives.
- Make effective decisions in a complex and challenging environment.
- Promote open communication, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusive working practices.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve service delivery and achieve team objectives.
Person Specification
Must-Have Requirements
- AAT qualification or equivalent, with current full membership and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Basic understanding of local government finance, accounting and budgetary control.
- Demonstrable experience of using financial information systems.
- Ability to support effective budget management and the efficient use of financial resources.
- Strong teamwork, communication and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a complex and challenging environment.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, equality, diversity and open communication.
- Understanding of the political environment in which local government operates.
Nice-to-Have Requirements
- Experience of supporting organisational change and improving service delivery.
- Ability to motivate and encourage colleagues to achieve service improvement objectives.
- A creative and flexible approach to problem-solving.
- Experience of contributing to improved working practices and service standards.
Additional Instructions
- A CV is required for submission.
- Candidates must attend an interview as part of the selection process.
- Written references covering the last two years are required, with all employment gaps verified.
- Eligibility to work in the UK must be confirmed, and the verification method documented.
- The candidate's National Insurance number must be checked.
- The Stoke Agency Worker Declaration Form must be completed.
- The Key Information Document (KID), worker terms and conditions, and pay confirmation must be issued or completed as applicable.
- Any licences, qualifications or professional registrations legally required for the role must be verified.
- All required standard compliance checks must be completed in line with the client's requirements.
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