Finance Accountancy Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £14.36 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Conwy, Conwy County |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Nations Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Job Category :Finance, Revenues & Benefits
Location : Conway Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy County Borough, LL297AZ
Conwy County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 36:00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £14.36
Estimate 3 days in office with potential of 2 days home working
Job Purpose:
Provide a comprehensive range of financial support services to Headteachers and Governing Bodies and to be responsible to the Principal Accountant (Schools) in ensuring the effective delivery of the Service Level Agreements with schools.
Duties and Responsibilities - Job Specific
Provide support and assistance to the Principal Accountant � Schools in all aspects of the school finance service in accordance with the Service Level Agreement.
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets for the Authority�s Primary, Secondary and Special schools.
Assist in the closure of accounts at the end of the financial year and assist in the production of final accounts.
Assist in the preparation of financial projections to enable schools to maximise effectiveness in the utilisation of resources.
Regularly visit schools to discuss and provide advice on all matters in relation to school budgets and assist with the interpretation of reports and solve any administrative problems.
Investigate and respond to numerous and detailed queries from schools, contractors, suppliers, finance department staff and staff from other departments regarding payments and charges made against school budgets.
Maintenance of a Financial Reporting System on behalf of all the County�s Primary schools including monthly reconciliation with the authority ledger and ensuring the effectiveness of the system and correctness of the information provided.
Maintain an up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and current practice to ensure that all transactions are recorded with an appropriate audit trail and that VAT regulations, Contract Standing Orders, Construction Industry Tax Regulations and Financial Regulations are adhered to.
Provide support and assistance on all aspects of creditor payments including logging orders, compliance with Financial Regulations, VAT regulations, CITDS and other financial codes of practice
To work effectively as part of a Team and carry out such other duties as may be designated by the line manager commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post
Association of Accounting Technicians qualification (equivalent or part qualified)
Knowledge of local government accounting and financial procedures
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communications skills
Ability to communicate though the medium of English
Ability to communicate though the medium of Welsh
Good Accountancy/Numeracy skills
Ability to plan, programme and produce work with minimal supervision and to work under pressure to achieve deadlines.
Sound knowledge of computerised financial systems and a range of IT skills including spreadsheet and database preparation and maintenance.
Supervision & Management
Creativity & Innovation
Ability to present and communicate appropriate financial information to headteachers and governing bodies.
Ability to design and create systems utilising spreadsheets and databases.
Ability to interpret various regulations/guidelines in order to provide relevant advice and guidance to headteachers and governing bodies on various issues in relation to their budgets.
Contacts &
Relationships
Ability to communicate effectively with School Headteachers and Governing bodies and with all levels within the Department.
Decisions / Recommendations Ability to make decisions and recommendations in relation to the affordability of projects or resources
Ability to make appropriate decisions/recommendations regarding the day to day aspects of the service delivery.
Location : Conway Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy County Borough, LL297AZ
Conwy County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 36:00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £14.36
Estimate 3 days in office with potential of 2 days home working
Job Purpose:
Provide a comprehensive range of financial support services to Headteachers and Governing Bodies and to be responsible to the Principal Accountant (Schools) in ensuring the effective delivery of the Service Level Agreements with schools.
Duties and Responsibilities - Job Specific
Provide support and assistance to the Principal Accountant � Schools in all aspects of the school finance service in accordance with the Service Level Agreement.
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets for the Authority�s Primary, Secondary and Special schools.
Assist in the closure of accounts at the end of the financial year and assist in the production of final accounts.
Assist in the preparation of financial projections to enable schools to maximise effectiveness in the utilisation of resources.
Regularly visit schools to discuss and provide advice on all matters in relation to school budgets and assist with the interpretation of reports and solve any administrative problems.
Investigate and respond to numerous and detailed queries from schools, contractors, suppliers, finance department staff and staff from other departments regarding payments and charges made against school budgets.
Maintenance of a Financial Reporting System on behalf of all the County�s Primary schools including monthly reconciliation with the authority ledger and ensuring the effectiveness of the system and correctness of the information provided.
Maintain an up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and current practice to ensure that all transactions are recorded with an appropriate audit trail and that VAT regulations, Contract Standing Orders, Construction Industry Tax Regulations and Financial Regulations are adhered to.
Provide support and assistance on all aspects of creditor payments including logging orders, compliance with Financial Regulations, VAT regulations, CITDS and other financial codes of practice
To work effectively as part of a Team and carry out such other duties as may be designated by the line manager commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post
Association of Accounting Technicians qualification (equivalent or part qualified)
Knowledge of local government accounting and financial procedures
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communications skills
Ability to communicate though the medium of English
Ability to communicate though the medium of Welsh
Good Accountancy/Numeracy skills
Ability to plan, programme and produce work with minimal supervision and to work under pressure to achieve deadlines.
Sound knowledge of computerised financial systems and a range of IT skills including spreadsheet and database preparation and maintenance.
Supervision & Management
Creativity & Innovation
Ability to present and communicate appropriate financial information to headteachers and governing bodies.
Ability to design and create systems utilising spreadsheets and databases.
Ability to interpret various regulations/guidelines in order to provide relevant advice and guidance to headteachers and governing bodies on various issues in relation to their budgets.
Contacts &
Relationships
Ability to communicate effectively with School Headteachers and Governing bodies and with all levels within the Department.
Decisions / Recommendations Ability to make decisions and recommendations in relation to the affordability of projects or resources
Ability to make appropriate decisions/recommendations regarding the day to day aspects of the service delivery.