Accounting Technician

Summary: The Accounting Technician role in Portsmouth involves supporting senior accountants in financial management and accountancy services on a temporary basis. The position requires participation in budget oversight, preparation of financial statements, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This role is crucial for enhancing the financial efficiency of public services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial operations of the local authority.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Senior Accountants in delivering high-quality financial management and professional advice.
• Participate in budget oversight, forecasting, and driving the budget process.
• Prepare final accounts and statutory financial statements and provide various financial analyses as requested.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and codes of practice.

Key Skills:

• Must be a qualified Accounting Technician or hold a CCAB equivalent certification.
• Proven experience in preparing budgets and assisting in the preparation of monthly budget monitoring reports.
• Experience in preparing monthly accounts, financial monitoring, and final annual accounts.
• High standard of spreadsheet skills, proficiency in Word, Outlook, and experience with financial information systems like Oracle Fusion.
• Strong organisational abilities to prioritize work and meet key deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, including senior officers.

Salary (Rate): 20

City: Portsmouth

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other