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Are you passionate about the technical aspects of accountancy and not so interested in budgeting or being a finance business partner? Then read on as this might be the job for you!

As a result of a decision to grow our service we are looking for a technical Accountant to join our friendly, well respected and hard-working Finance Team. You will be based at the Town Hall with a very flexible approach to home working (currently we are 100% working remotely) and be responsible for contributing towards a broad range of technical accounting disciplines to support the delivery of the Council’s Financial & Corporate Accounting services. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in Financial Accounting, Treasury Management, company and charity accounting, fixed asset accounting, Taxation policy and advice, Insurance and Collection Fund Accounting. There will also be the opportunity to add to your development by supporting the Financial Systems accountant (where required) and you will be actively encouraged to suggest initiatives to develop the Finance Function and financial processes.

• Financial accounting, including preparing Statement of Accounts, maintaining core controls and reconciliations and submission of returns - Essential

• Treasury Management – cash management, investment and borrowing - Essential

• Company and charity (statutory) accounting – Preferrable 

• Fixed asset accounting - Preferable

• Taxation policy and advice - Preferable

• Collection Fund Accounting – Preferable

• You are passionate about all things technical in accountancy and will be a stickler for attention to detail

• You are able to understand and interpret complex technical information, regulations and Codes of Practice

• You enjoy working to precise procedures and controls

• You possess excellent technical communication skills, in writing and in person

• You have excellent numerical skills and strong competence in the use of financial accounting systems, MS Excel and MS Word

• You have strong organisational, time and management skills and have a methodical approach to working

 

• You are highly motivated and capable.

• Are capable of working well on your own and as be a supportive member of a team.

• Adaptable to the task in hand and willing to learn.

• You are confident to make process improvement suggestions.

 

• CCAB qualified/part-qualified (or equivalent) or AAT (Level 4) qualified (or equivalent) – Essential

• Commitment to complete CCAB (preferably CIPFA) qualification - Essential

You will receive excellent one to one training, if required, as well as relevant courses to aid personal development.  We will support completion of CCAB studies. Please see the job summary below for further details. 

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits. 

We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership. We also provide a flexible and agile working culture for a great work/life balance.

Closing Date: 21st March 2021 @ 23:59

Interview date: From 14th April 2021

Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.

Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

For any further information about the role, please e-mail HR@reigate-banstead.gov.uk. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

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