Financial Accounts Assistant - Antrim, United Kingdom - Riada Resourcing

Riada Resourcing

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Financial Accounts Assistant - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

Benefits:

Hourly Rate: £19.00 per hour
Location: Antrim
Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am 5.00pm
Holidays: 34 days pro rata
Public Sector
Duration: Temporary, up to 3 months initially

The main duties will include the preparation of the council's bank reconciliations, preparation and submission of grant claims

Duties will include:

Review of Business Continuity Plans for the Finance Department and advise managers accordingly.
Assist in the preparation of the Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with statutory requirements and compliance with relevant Codes of Practice.
Assist the Financial Accountant in meeting the requirements of the Local Government
Assist with the operation of the Councils treasury management function to include:
Monitor the overall liquidity of Council finances
Operation of the Councils ebanking system and effect appropriate transfers of funds.
Arrange for the investment of surplus funds in accordance with the Councils Treasury Management Policy
Assist with the development and review of the Council's computerised financial accounting systems.
Respond to requests received by the Financial Accounting section for information under Freedom of Information Act. (FOI).
Prepare monthly reconciliations of all the council's bank accounts, to include online reconciliations of income received by the council.
Perform reconciliation to the general ledger on a monthly basis
Perform reconciliation of suspense account on a monthly basis.

Criteria:

Be a member by examination of a CCAB recognised body

Minimum of 3 years work experience in a computerised accruals accounting environment to include assisting in the preparation of financial statements and the preparation of bank reconciliations.
Experience in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Organise and prioritise workload
Maintain a high degree of quality and accuracy
Excellent numerical and analytical skills
Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full

- _As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. _

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Salary:
£19.00 per hour

Schedule: