JOB PURPOSE
To provide financial support within the service group including final accounts preparation, the production of annual estimates and provision of monthly budgetary control information.
KEY RESULT AREAS
1. Responsible for specific areas or tasks in relation to the service group's final accounts;
2. Responsible for specific areas or tasks in relation to the preparation of the service group's budgets;
3. To assist with the maintenance and development of the Authority's financial systems as they impact on the service group and enhance training and financial awareness;
4. To assist in financial monitoring of the service group's units through the completion of all routine, regular tasks and provision of information;
5. To provide relevant data and assist in the completion of grant claims, statistical and statutory returns;
6. To assist in monitoring expenditure incurred as part of the capital or minor works programme;
7. Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Finance Business Partner.
This job description sets out the main result areas of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Qualifications
• Minimum 5 GCSEs A-C (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
• Studying for, or attainment of foundation level AAT or introductory level CAT or NVQ/SVQ level 2 Accounting
Knowledge Accountancy Assistant
• Understanding of principles of accounting within the Public Sector
Experience Accountancy Assistant
• Practical experience of final accounts preparation and/or budgetary control work
• Experience of communicating financial information to non-finance managers
• Able to complete grant claims and statistical returns
Aptitude & Skills
• Be able to communicate financial information effectively with colleagues
• Be able to set priorities and complete tasks with a minimum of supervision
• Demonstrate an aptitude for IT skills with advanced spreadsheet and/or database knowledge
• Be able to maintain and enhance financial processes to continually apply best practice
EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS & VALUES Accountancy Assistant
Encourage and support others as part of a team. Give guidance and advice to others. Grow positive working relationships.
Share best practice and contribute to development of practices. Maintain a realistic and positive attitude to change.
Communicate openly, being straightforward with people to generate trust and confidence.
Use initiative to follow procedures to make appropriate decisions. Give feedback where these can be improved.
Honestly reflect on my personal style and its impact on others and develop my skills so I can adapt my style as appropriate.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Accountancy Assistant
Equal Opportunities
Understand and demonstrate a willingness to promote positively the Strategic Equality Plan of Newport City Council
WELSH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Accountancy Assistant
The Authority is committed to delivering an equally high quality service in Welsh and English and will support staff in providing this. All posts have to be assessed in respect of the Welsh Language requirements and will either be Welsh Essential or Welsh Desirable.