Accounting Technician

Your new organisation

Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the Southend 2050 ambition and make lives better for the people of Southend. Southend itself is a vibrant place to live and work, offering coastal living alongside excellent and fast transport links into London.

Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from regulatory services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, social services, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounting Technician to join the Capital and Fixed Assets Finance team on a full-time permanent basis (37 hours). This post will be based within an established and friendly team and the contract is offered on hybrid working pattern (predominantly working from home, but with the option to work from the Civic Centre premises as required). You will support the Finance Manager in providing a full range of accountancy information and services for Council Directorates and Portfolio holders in accordance with departmental standards and timetables set. You will undertake the closing of capital accounts at the year-end and assist the Finance Manager in the preparation and publication of the final accounts including producing working papers in readiness for the external audit. You will apply proper working practices regarding confidentiality.

To request a copy of the full job description, please contact Uzo Nebechi via email uzo.nebechi@hays.com

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience of working within a busy Finance / Accounting team, or have transferrable skills from a similar environment. Experience with the financial arrangements relating to services provided by local authorities would be advantageous, but not essential.

You will be able to demonstrate skills in relation to maintaining effective partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders and evidence collaborative working and supportive relationships with a wide variety of partners.

To be considered for this role you need to be AAT finalist / qualified or part qualified (at least two years) of one of the recognised main accountancy bodies (CCAB).

What you'll get in return

If you join the Council, you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working (with a blended approach to office and home working), salary sacrifice schemes, 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) and excellent training and development opportunities. A full list of benefits provided by Southend-on-Sea City Council can be found on the Jobs at the council web page under the "Why Work for us Tab".

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. They welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.