Finance Accountancy Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Accountancy Officer
Job Category: Finance, Revenues & Benefits
Client: Conwy County Borough Council
Location: Coed Pella
Hours per Week: 37
Start Date: 14th January 2025
End Date: 11th April 2025
Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:30
Hourly Rate: £13.73
Justification: Long term sickness cover

Job Description:

Conwy County Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Finance Accountancy Officer to join the Education Finance Team. This role is crucial in providing comprehensive financial support services to Head teachers and Governing Bodies within the schools’ sector. You will play a key part in assisting with budget setting, monitoring, and reporting, as well as offering additional finance-related services under a Service Level Agreement to schools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial support services to schools, Head teachers, and Governing Bodies.
• Assist in the budget setting and monitoring processes, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Prepare financial reports and assist in the analysis of financial data.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Work closely with other team members to deliver a high standard of service.
• Provide advice and support on financial matters to schools and educational staff.
• Manage any other financial tasks as required by the Education Finance Team.

Person Specification:

• Experience in finance or accountancy, preferably in a public sector or educational environment.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, budget setting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information:

• This is a temporary role covering long-term sickness absence.
• The role is based at Coed Pella and the successful candidate will be expected to work full-time hours (37 hours per week) from Monday to Friday.

If you are passionate about supporting educational finance services and have the necessary experience, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 weeks

Pay: £13.73 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Colwyn Bay LL29 7AZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative: 2 years (required)
• Payroll: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/01/2025
Expected start date: 27/01/2025