Senior Accounting Technicians

Senior Accounting Technicians

Ref: RNR002040

Salary range: Newly Qualified £28,282, Qualified £32,076, Experienced £35,745 p.a. plus benefits, depending on experience.

37 hours per week - part-time working applications considered

At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Your next role

For your role as a Senior Accounting Technician you will be proactive and self-motivated bringing enthusiasm and experience of working with budget managers and/or financial stakeholders and systems. You will be part of a team which supports a range of services and budget managers in the preparation of budgets, support of the budget monitoring process, the annual closedown of accounts or capital and treasury services as well as ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting.

As a member of the finance team you will be able to work flexibly, in accordance with Swindon’s hybrid first working approach, you will have the opportunity to work from home for a significant proportion of the week, subject to the needs of the service and training requirements.

The roles have three entry levels Newly Qualified (NQ), Qualified (Q) and Experienced (E), this is reflected in the salary grade range. You will be provided with the opportunity to build on existing skills and experience as part of a formal development programme. Further development opportunities may include CIPFA training and Apprenticeship opportunities.

Significant benefits of the role, in addition to flexible working arrangements, include a generous leave entitlement and access to the Local Government Pension scheme (a defined benefit scheme) which is one of the most valuable pension schemes available, including a significant employer contribution.

As a minimum you will be required to be qualified AAT Level 4 or equivalent finance related qualification/a part qualified accountant. Duties will be diverse, you will take responsibility for day to day decision making within the role and have the ability to analyse financial data and identify trends. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills to support others to have a good understanding of financial matters of varying complexity.

The finance team has a strong team ethos and we are committed to supporting our staff to reach their full potential and there are many opportunities to gain a range of experiences. What we ask for in return is a commitment to Public services as we play an important role in supporting frontline services to make a difference in the lives of people in Swindon.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").

Your next package

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Your next steps

Read the role profile and competence framework and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the 'Apply’ button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.

For further information about the roles, please contact Nina Potter, Finance Manager.

Closing date: 7 February 2024

Interview date: W/c 19 February 2024