Accountants

Job title:

Accountants

Company

Rutland County Council

Job description

Are you looking for your next development challenge in your career? We are looking for 2 Accountants, whether you are CCAB qualified, AAT qualified or somewhere in between this is the perfect opportunity for you to continue your development. At Rutland County Council we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to driving positive change through innovative financial strategies. We are focused on promoting financial sustainability, improving public services, and fostering a vibrant community for all our residents.About you….This is a career graded post, and you will be expected to hold:

• AAT Qualified (Level 1/2) or CCAB Qualified (Level 2/3)
• Competence in the use of computerised accounting systems
• Able to manage and prioritise workload(s) to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with diverse stakeholders

About the role…..

• To provide accounting support to the Finance Team, including assisting with the co-ordination and preparation of budgets, budgetary control and the preparation of annual accounts
• To support the Head of Finance to improve existing processes and controls, strengthen governance and continually improve the quality of information used to support the Council’s decision making

Progression through different stages of the career grade will include an increase in the responsibilities and expectations.The Accountant interviews will be held week commencing 25 November 2024.Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.Our offer to you:Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.Find out more:To learn more about working with us visit or if you have any queries about this role please contact Debbie Clark on 01572 758391 at or Laura Daughtry or 01572 758158 or at [email protected]If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us atAll recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Expected salary

Location

Oakham, Rutland

Job date

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:40:03 GMT

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