Accounting Technician
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,537 to £33,699 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 September 2025 |
| Location: | County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5501 |
Summary
Salary: £31,537 - £33,699
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 15 September 2025
Finance - Shaping Wiltshire's Future
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounting Technician to join our Accountancy Team to help the maintenance and development of the council’s financial records and income management.
As an Accounting Technician, you will be responsible for the compilation and analysis of regular financial reports in respect of specific service areas using the Council’s financial management systems to inform and assist budget managers to understand the reports to enable accurate financial forecasting. You will work with budget managers, heads of Finance and Principal Accountants to resolve queries and variances and will be involved in budget preparation, accounts closure, and completion of statutory returns and grant claims. You will also assist in the effective use of the Council’s liquid resources (cash) including Investments, Borrowing, Imprest Accounts and Petty Cash balances.
We are actively seeking a candidate who is AAT qualified, or part qualified with relevant and appropriate experience, who has proven ability to thrive under pressure to meet deadlines. You will bring with you the ability to demonstrate an understanding of budget preparation, monitoring and accounts closure, as well as excellent IT and numeracy skills.
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 15 September 2025
Finance - Shaping Wiltshire's Future
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounting Technician to join our Accountancy Team to help the maintenance and development of the council’s financial records and income management.
As an Accounting Technician, you will be responsible for the compilation and analysis of regular financial reports in respect of specific service areas using the Council’s financial management systems to inform and assist budget managers to understand the reports to enable accurate financial forecasting. You will work with budget managers, heads of Finance and Principal Accountants to resolve queries and variances and will be involved in budget preparation, accounts closure, and completion of statutory returns and grant claims. You will also assist in the effective use of the Council’s liquid resources (cash) including Investments, Borrowing, Imprest Accounts and Petty Cash balances.
We are actively seeking a candidate who is AAT qualified, or part qualified with relevant and appropriate experience, who has proven ability to thrive under pressure to meet deadlines. You will bring with you the ability to demonstrate an understanding of budget preparation, monitoring and accounts closure, as well as excellent IT and numeracy skills.
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