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Assistant Accountant

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the Leicestershire region, who are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join their team. Please find below further details with regards to this role.

Role: Assistant Accountant
Location: Leicestershire
Temporary: 8 Months (with potential for extension)
Rate: £14.91 - £18.56 per hour.
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: marc.facer@servicecare.org.uk

Main Responsibilities:

  • To maintain bank accounts and bank reconciliations, support the Financial Accountant with treasury matters and administer the insurance process and all claims against the Council.
  • To assist, develop and support quality service and performance to uphold the Council's vision and carry out work in the spirit and intentions of its core values.
  • To complete reconciliations for all bank accounts alongside treasury debt and investments to the general ledger.
  • Communication with solicitors, claimants and insurers to ensure information on insurance claims is promptly collated.
  • Direct responsibility for determining Council liability, on small claims and communicating the relevant outcome.
  • Routine creation and maintenance of the creditors master files.
  • Daily processing of Batch Input items into Financial Management System.
  • Support colleagues and the Financial Accountant in the use and administration of Financial Management Systems.
  • To complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Maintain Council' authorised signatory lists.

Candidate Requirements:

  • AAT qualified or working towards AAT qualification.
  • Experience of using and maintaining an corporate bank account and financial management system.
  • Good written, numerical and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of local authority finance and understanding of VAT.
  • Ability to demonstrate adaptability in performing a range of duties and willingness to work as part of a team.

If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email marc.facer@servicecare.org.uk.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.