Vacancy Details

Accounting Technician – Resources

Salary:  £31,985 - £39,837pa

References: PRN000286

Are you looking for a career in Local Government and would like to join a progressive organisation, focussed on learning and development?

We have available an accounting technician position to provide support to our busy Resources Accountant providing high quality financial advice to Heads of Service and Budget Managers.

You will assist in the preparation of budgets, budget monitoring, closing of the accounts and the completion of statistical returns for the areas covered by the Resources Accountant.

About us

We are an organisation of over 400 employees, 48 Councillors and countless volunteers. With a gross annual expenditure of over £100M, we work hard to deliver quality public services cost effectively, for the residents of Elmbridge.

We offer a wide range of training and study support, including CIPFA accountancy qualification. The wellbeing of our employees is vitally important to us.  it’s mindfulness, healthy walks or mental health first aid, there are a wide range of opportunities available to you; after all, when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives.

About you

If you are:

• AAT fully qualified or part qualified CIPFA/ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• have a high standard of numeracy and accuracy

• be able to complete task within deadlines
• have an excellent working knowledge of spreadsheets and
• be able to communicate effectively.

What else?

Our website will give you lots of information on Elmbridge and you should also view our LinkedIn page to see examples of our energy, creativity and commitment to our customers.

Could Elmbridge be the right place for you?

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact either Sandra Sutherland, Resources Accountant on 01372474241 or Paul Windust, Chief Accountant on 01372474228, for an informal conversation.

Closing Date:            9am Monday 7^th October 2024

Interview Dates:        Week Commencing 14th October 2024

Equal Opportunities

Elmbridge Borough Council - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you require any adjustments to be able to engage in the recruitment process for this role, please let us know by emailing humanresources@elmbridge.gov.uk

How to apply

Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.

  https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form

To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.