FULL TIME, PERMANENT

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant within Schools Finance.
The position involves providing both Strategic financial guidance and support to schools on all aspects of their budget, along with operational support to maintain their accounts.

WHAT DO I NEED TO HAVE?

You will have a sound knowledge of school/academies financial policies and procedures, preparing budgets, budget monitoring, directly supporting settings to maintain financial management and control within their accounting system.
A working knowledge of spreadsheets is essential.
We are looking for a confident individual, with an AAT qualification or equivalent relevant skills and experience,
You will have excellent time management and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

WE’RE A DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER WHICH MEANS WE VALUE RECRUITING AND RETAINING DISABLED PEOPLE. ANY JOB APPLICANTS WHO CONSIDER THEMSELVES TO BE DISABLED AND MEET THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA IN THE PERSON SPECIFICATION ARE GUARANTEED AN INTERVIEW. WE’LL MAKE REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE INTERVIEW PROCESS AND PROVIDE CONTINUED WORKPLACE SUPPORT THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREER.

Closing date is Thursday 16th October, Interviews will be held online on Tuesday 28th October, please allow up to 2 hours.
For an informal discussion after reading the job description, please contact Jayne Donovan –Jayne.Donovan@bristol.gov.uk - tel. 07500784390.
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
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