Accountant

We are currently seeking an experienced and ambitious Accountant to work in our high-performing Finance Team.

The Role

Undertake general accounting duties within the Finance team, provide budgetary support to Budget Holders, and contribute to the delivery of the Council’s annual Statement of Accounts to a high quality and in accordance with the statutory requirements and deadlines. You will ensure the relevant accounting systems and records support the production and reporting of accurate and timely financial accounting information.

To administer various day to day operations relating to finance, referring matters to the Principal Accountant as necessary.

Tasks include:

• Posting monthly journals
• Preparing month end reconciliations
• Preparing budget monitoring reports and meet with budget holders
• Preparing statutory reports to reconciliation stag, including the Quarterly Revenue Outturn report, and the annual Revenue Outturn and Revenue Analysis reports
• Preparing the monthly VAT return for approval by the Principal Accountant
• Submitting the monthly VAT return to HMRC

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Barbara Corrigan, Principal Accountant General Fund on Barbara.Corrigan@ashfield.gov.uk or 01623 457172.

• To apply, please submit your CV together with a statement in support of your application (maximum of 4 pages each).
• Please note your statement in support must clearly demonstrate with examples, how you meet the essential criteria for this post.

Further information

Canvassing of members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority.

Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The postholder will require a Basic DBS check for this role.

Closing date: 8 January 2025

Interview date: W/c 13 January 2025