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Accounting Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Mai 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £29,777 i £31,364 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Mehefin 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Service Headquarters, Nissan Way, Barmston Mere, Washington, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3QY |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | TYNEWEARFRS |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 007342 |
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Accounting Technician
Scale 6 £29,777 to £31,364 + benefits
About Us
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.
Information about the Department
The role is within the Finance Team of the Financial Services Department.
The Finance team enables the Service to fulfil its statutory obligations, secure value for money and uphold professional standards.
The Finance team lead and promote sound financial management to ensure that public money is safeguarded and used economically, efficiently and in line with governance requirements. This involves working with senior managers and budget spending officers to ensure that their budgets are set and used appropriately.
About the role
The Accounting Technician, under the guidance of the Accountant, assists in the provision of a comprehensive Finance service whilst ensuring the effective use of resources. The role supports department managers in the delivery of exceptional services to the community and key stakeholders.
Main duties:
• To assist with the annual budget process including estimate preparation.
• To assist with the provision of budgetary control for revenue and capital and the production of monitoring statements.
• To ensure that staffing costs are accurately budgeted and accounted for.
• To assist with the preparation of final accounts.
• To assist with the calculation of fees and charges.
• To assist with the provision of financial support in respect of partnership and externally funded activities.
• To assist with the preparation of statistical and government returns.
• To provide timely, relevant and user-friendly financial information in response to user needs.
• To provide training, guidance and support to service personnel in the use of financial management information systems, budgetary control information and budget management responsibility.
• To provide insurance renewal data and advise on general insurance issues.
• To maintain finance records for the Trading Company.
Qualities / skills required:
Experience of:
• Working in a finance related role.
• Budget preparation and monitoring.
• Production of financial statements.
Ability to:
• Work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills to work to conflicting priorities, meet deadlines and targets.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to enable liaison at all levels.
• Apply accounting principles and concepts.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate well developed IT skills using Microsoft Office Suite.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 13th June at 12:00 noon.
The Selection Process
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline
Advert closes - Thursday 13th June 2024 at 12 noon
Notification of shortlist - W/C 17th June 2024
Onsite assessment activities: Interview - W/C 24th June 2024
Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change
Facilities
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.
Employee Benefits
• Blue light discount
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance including flexi time.
• A workplace culture that encourages inclusion and diversity including access to Staff Network Groups
• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme
• Option to join our Sports and Welfare Club
• Annual Leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Car lease scheme (subject to contract duration / type)
Interested in applying?
Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.
Informal contact can be made to Michelle Ronan, Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities via Michelle.ronan@twfire.gov.uk or Catherine Spoors, Accountant via Catherine.spoors@twfire.gov.uk.
Scale 6 £29,777 to £31,364 + benefits
About Us
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.
Information about the Department
The role is within the Finance Team of the Financial Services Department.
The Finance team enables the Service to fulfil its statutory obligations, secure value for money and uphold professional standards.
The Finance team lead and promote sound financial management to ensure that public money is safeguarded and used economically, efficiently and in line with governance requirements. This involves working with senior managers and budget spending officers to ensure that their budgets are set and used appropriately.
About the role
The Accounting Technician, under the guidance of the Accountant, assists in the provision of a comprehensive Finance service whilst ensuring the effective use of resources. The role supports department managers in the delivery of exceptional services to the community and key stakeholders.
Main duties:
• To assist with the annual budget process including estimate preparation.
• To assist with the provision of budgetary control for revenue and capital and the production of monitoring statements.
• To ensure that staffing costs are accurately budgeted and accounted for.
• To assist with the preparation of final accounts.
• To assist with the calculation of fees and charges.
• To assist with the provision of financial support in respect of partnership and externally funded activities.
• To assist with the preparation of statistical and government returns.
• To provide timely, relevant and user-friendly financial information in response to user needs.
• To provide training, guidance and support to service personnel in the use of financial management information systems, budgetary control information and budget management responsibility.
• To provide insurance renewal data and advise on general insurance issues.
• To maintain finance records for the Trading Company.
Qualities / skills required:
Experience of:
• Working in a finance related role.
• Budget preparation and monitoring.
• Production of financial statements.
Ability to:
• Work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills to work to conflicting priorities, meet deadlines and targets.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to enable liaison at all levels.
• Apply accounting principles and concepts.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate well developed IT skills using Microsoft Office Suite.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 13th June at 12:00 noon.
The Selection Process
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline
Advert closes - Thursday 13th June 2024 at 12 noon
Notification of shortlist - W/C 17th June 2024
Onsite assessment activities: Interview - W/C 24th June 2024
Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change
Facilities
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.
Employee Benefits
• Blue light discount
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance including flexi time.
• A workplace culture that encourages inclusion and diversity including access to Staff Network Groups
• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme
• Option to join our Sports and Welfare Club
• Annual Leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Car lease scheme (subject to contract duration / type)
Interested in applying?
Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.
Informal contact can be made to Michelle Ronan, Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities via Michelle.ronan@twfire.gov.uk or Catherine Spoors, Accountant via Catherine.spoors@twfire.gov.uk.