Assistant Accountant (Internal applicants only)

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall Glenfield Leicester LE3 8RB

Salary: 35451 - 39165 per annum (Pro rata for part time) Pay award pending

Working Hours:Full Time 37 Hours per week Monday - Friday

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 18th May 2026

Interview Date(s): Week commencing 25th May 2026

Are you interested in a career in Finance Are you positive motivated and keen to learn Can you use your initiative to solve problems and make effective decisions

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to work within the Financial Analysis & Information Team (FAIT) supporting financial management budgeting and monitoring primarily for the Adults & Cultural Services. The post provides opportunities for future progression.

About the Role

As an Assistant Accountant you will be an important member of the team and be able to:

• To provide information and liaise with budget holders and finance business partners to assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets on a timely and accurate basis.
• To assist in the production of final accounts at service level including the assembly and evaluation of relevant financial data.
• To undertake the preparation and completion of statistical returns including grant claims and government returns ensuring compliance with set requirements.
• To provide financial advice and exchange of financial information with managers and other stakeholders both internal and external.

• Ensure that financial records are accurately and regularly maintained to comply with financial regulations and develop appropriate procedures and systems.

About You

To apply for this post you must be able to:

• Hold at least an NVQ level 4 or equivalent qualification in arelevant area.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of budgeting management accounts and general accounting.
• Interpret and use financial information to inform decision and manage risks. Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office Software especially Excel.
• Champion continuous improvement.
• Manage your time effectively to ensure that tasks are completed within set deadlines being flexible as required.
• Work effectively individually and as part of a team.
• Tailor communication to meet different and diverse needs maintaining consistency of key messages developing good and appropriate relationships with all stakeholders.

In addition we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working which may include part time working job sharing term-time working flexible start and finish times and hybrid working depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussionplease contact:

Yvette Jesson Team Leader (Tuesday to Thursday & Friday morning)

Telephone:

Email:

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council were looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are wherever youre from and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation not just whats on your CV. Thats why weve designed a recruitment process thats fair accessible and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire wed love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. Without this information we wont be able to assess your suitability for the role and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement see the How to Applysection on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

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