Financial Accounts Assistant

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Financial Accounts Assistant - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

Do you have accounts experience and looking for a role within the Public Sector? Apply today to find out more.  

Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: £19 per hour
• Location: Antrim
• Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
• Holidays: 34 days pro rata
• Public Sector
• Duration: Temporary, up to 3 months initially
• Please note closing date for applications is 9am Tues 20th February 2024. However you can register your interest for other, upcoming Public Sector opportunities by applying today

The main duties will include the preparation of the council’s bank reconciliations, preparation and submission of grant claims. Duties will include:

• Review of Business Continuity Plans for the Finance Department and advise managers accordingly.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with statutory requirements and compliance with relevant Codes of Practice.
• Assist the Financial Accountant in meeting the requirements of the Local Government
• Assist with the operation of the Councils treasury management function to include:
• Monitor the overall liquidity of Council finances
• Operation of the Councils e-banking system and effect appropriate transfers of funds.
• Arrange for the investment of surplus funds in accordance with the Councils Treasury Management Policy
• Assist with the development and review of the Council’s computerised financial accounting systems.
• Respond to requests received by the Financial Accounting section for information under Freedom of Information Act. (FOI).
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of all the council’s bank accounts, to include on-line reconciliations of income received by the council.
• Perform reconciliation to the general ledger on a monthly basis
• Perform reconciliation of suspense account on a monthly basis.

Criteria:

• Be a member by examination of a CCAB recognised body

OR

• Hold a third level qualification in Accounting or Business/Finance related subjects and be currently pursuing a course of study of a CCAB recognised body
• Consideration may be given to candidates who do not hold the above qualifications but who can demonstrate 5 years’ experience as detailed below:
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a computerised accruals accounting environment to include assisting in the preparation of financial statements and the preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Organise and prioritise workload
• Maintain a high degree of quality and accuracy
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills 
• Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full
• As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

If you're interested in finding out more apply online, email your CV to or give Mairead a call on to find out more. 

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