Assistant Accountant

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Posted on : 21-08-2025

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4-5years

Job Location

Caerphilly - UK

Monthly Salary

UM 22 - 22

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1 Vacancy

Posted on : 21-08-2025

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join a busy public sector finance team.

The successful candidate will support the Senior Accountant and Finance Manager in providing high-quality financial advice preparing budget monitoring reports grant claims and year-end financial submissions with a particular focus on managing and monitoring grant-funded programmes.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Assist in the provision of financial advice and reporting on grant schemes to senior management and project boards

Prepare and monitor budgets estimates grant claims and financial submissions

Produce regular budget monitoring reports and contribute to financial updates for Cabinet and Scrutiny Committees

Support in year-end accounting processes and ensure accurate reconciliation of financial accounts

Liaise with service managers and external stakeholders including funding bodies and auditors

Supervise and delegate work to junior finance support staff

Attend meetings and represent the finance function where required

Ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions and internal financial procedures

Assist in identifying and correcting misposted income and expenditure items

Skills/Experience:

Strong working knowledge of core accounting principles including budgeting monitoring and account closure processes

Experience working with financial systems such as OLAS iTrent or Proactis

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and produce clear reports

Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels

Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrable experience in grant monitoring and financial reporting

Experience within a local authority or public sector finance setting is highly desirable

Competency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Additional Information:

The closing date: 01/09/2025.

Relevant Level 4 financial qualification (e.g. AAT Level 4 or equivalent).

Full UK driving licence and ability to travel for meetings required.

Strong working knowledge of core accounting principles, including budgeting, monitoring, and account closure processes Experience working with financial systems such as OLAS, iTrent, or Proactis Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and produce clear reports Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Demonstrable experience in grant monitoring and financial reporting Experience within a local authority or public sector finance setting is highly desirable Competency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Education

Relevant Level 4 financial qualification (e.g. AAT Level 4 or equivalent). Full UK driving licence and ability to travel for meetings required.

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Assistant Accountant

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