Assistant Accountant

Company : Cra Group Recruitment And Payroll

Job Type : Contract

Caerphilly, United Kingdom

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Assistant Accountant

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join a busy public sector finance team.

• The successful candidate will support the Senior Accountant and Finance Manager in providing high-quality financial advice, preparing budget monitoring reports, grant claims, and year-end financial submissions, with a particular focus on managing and monitoring grant-funded programmes.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Assist in the provision of financial advice and reporting on grant schemes to senior management and project boards

• Prepare and monitor budgets, estimates, grant claims and financial submissions

• Produce regular budget monitoring reports and contribute to financial updates for Cabinet and Scrutiny Committees

• Support in year-end accounting processes and ensure accurate reconciliation of financial accounts

• Liaise with service managers and external stakeholders, including funding bodies and auditors

• Supervise and delegate work to junior finance support staff

• Attend meetings and represent the finance function where required

• Ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions, and internal financial procedures

• Assist in identifying and correcting misposted income and expenditure items

Skills/Experience:

• Strong working knowledge of core accounting principles, including budgeting, monitoring, and account closure processes

• Experience working with financial systems such as OLAS, iTrent, or Proactis

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and produce clear reports

• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrable experience in grant monitoring and financial reporting

• Experience within a local authority or public sector finance setting is highly desirable

• Competency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 01/09/2025.

• Relevant Level 4 financial qualification (e.g. AAT Level 4 or equivalent).

• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel for meetings required.

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