Accountant - Financial and Corporate
Job Title: Accountant – Finance & Corporate
Location of work: Reigate Town Hall
Salary: £44,787 - £47,994 per annum
Basis: Full time, Permanent
About the Role
This fantastic role sits within our Finance and Corporate Accounting section of the finance team. (One of three teams in the finance structure). You will have the opportunity to support the Finance Manager and Group Accountant with treasury management, bank reconciliation and maintaining core controls.
As well as, submission of returns, management of insurance contracts. You will also contribute to the annual closedown and statement of accounts note preparation. In addition, you will also be involved in developing initiatives that help advance the Finance function and financial processes of the authority.
About the Person
• Local Government or public sector experience preferred given the specialist nature of the role. Supportive, flexible and a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent self-organisation skills, communication and attention to detail.
• Qualified, Part Qualified or finalist Candidate (CCAB or equivalent).
• Good experience in financial accounting, completing reconciliations and analysis to support key financial controls, as well as having strong experience in year-end accounting and treasury management preferably within a Local Government setting.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership. We also provide a flexible and agile working culture for a great work/life balance.
Closing Date: 13 September 2024
Interviews: w/c 23 September 2024
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
Additional Information
To apply, please send your application to the email address reigate-banstead@allenlane.co.uk, or contact Jack Murphy from our recruitment partners at Allen Lane at 07921 335 786 / jackmurphy@allenlane.co.uk.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
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