Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

Annual Salary - £16,998 - £28,922

3 x 6 Month Fixed Term Contract & 3 x 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Based in Chelmsford County Hall

Part of the Management Reporting Team, you will report to a Corporate Operations Business Partner and will work closely with colleagues to ensure the delivery of a high performing, customer facing finance service which proactively embraces change.

As an Accounting Technician you will provide high quality advice, information, analysis and interpretation to finance colleagues and budget holders to underpin effective decision making, meaningful performance management and meet statutory requirements.

You will achieve high customer satisfaction levels and make a real and demonstrable difference to the delivery of the Council's business.

The Accounting Technician will deliver all aspects of financial management support to front line budget holders. The role is expected build strong relationships with finance colleagues and internal partners.

Specifically, the purpose of the role is to:

- Assist in the management of financial resources, to ensure probity, efficiency, high performance and overall value for money.
- Understand customer needs and provide them with a service they value.
- Support the delivery of finance productivity and efficiency improvement and cost reduction plans so that the transformation strategy can be achieved.
- Provide officers with high quality financial advice and information on financial standards and practices.
- Support the delivery of projects as requested.

Any successful applicant to this post would be appointed on a fixed term contract.

If you require further clarification please contact the Working for Essex Team.

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS, AND EXPECTS ALL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT

Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.