Group Accountant

Location: Ty Penallta, Penallta House, Tredomen Business Park, CF82 7PG
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 28.74 per hour 
Job Ref: OR9887
 
Job Responsibilities

• Provide revenue and accountancy services.
• Responsible for Treasury Management functions, including borrowing and investment.
• Provide capital accounting services.
• Supervise the banking arrangements for the Council.
• Supervise the bank reconciliation function.
• Supervise the administration of the Council's Petty Cash Accounts.
• Manage and supervise staff within the team.

 
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification.

Desirable Qualifications

• Treasury Management Qualification or a desire to attain this qualification.

Knowledge

• Considerable knowledge of local government finance and associated legislation.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Accounting knowledge.
• Knowledge of Council's Financial Regulations / Standing Orders.
• CIPFA Prudential Code.
• CIPFA Treasury Management Code of Practice.
• Anti-money laundering legislation.
• One Advanced Ledger Systems.
• Logotech loans management system.
• Logotech asset management system.

Skills

• Computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both written and verbal.
• Ability to plan, monitor, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and understandably.
• Methodical approach and attention to detail.
• Ability to assess and advise upon the implications of changes in legislative, regulatory, and codes of practice.
• Welsh language skills.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm and an ability to learn quickly.
• An imaginative, creative, and flexible approach to problem-solving and job demands.

Experience

• Experience of staff management.

Other

• Awareness of political sensitivities of operating in a local government setting.

 
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