Job Description

To prepare any other financial information as required by the Senior Accountant, Finance Manager or Service Managers. This will involve the ability to extract raw data from a variety of sources in order to produce meaningful management information using advanced spreadsheet techniques (primarily utilising Microsoft Excel)

Significant involvement with the improvement of financial systems and controls, developing and implementing appropriate changes

* To be aware of Capital legislation and keep up-to-date with any technical developments

· Provide ad hoc advice and guidance on Capital accounting to service units and accountancy staff. This will involve resolving queries as well as reviewing and designing new systems and procedures to overcome problem areas

Represent the Financial Reporting Team at all meetings attached to the job role

To complete required financial returns (to Government departments) and statistical returns to various bodies

To manage his/her own work to ensure that programmed timetables specified by the Senior Accountant and Finance Manager are met

To liaise closely with the Senior Accountant who will determine the areas of work to be undertaken by the team. The Capital Accountant will then take full responsibility for service provision in these areas

Deputise for the Senior Accountant in their absence

Any other duties as set being commensurate with the job grading and in agreement with the Senior Accountant and Finance Manager

Promote equality as an integral part of the role, treating everyone with fairness and dignity

Comply with WBC health and safety policies, procedures and rules, taking reasonable care of self and others

Adhere to the standards set out in the WBC competency framework

Scope (impact on/control of resources, people, money etc)

Total Capital Budgets: in excess of £130m (internal and externally funded)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Undertaking AAT Level 3 or above or already a qualified Accounting Technician or equivalent (evidence required), or qualified by experience

Experience

3 years of experience in an accounting environment, preferably within Local Government

Knowledge and understanding

Understanding of the Capital funding arrangements of Local Authorities

Understanding of the accounting principles relating to Capital/Fixed Assets

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, specifically Excel Must have experience of working with accounting systems (Agresso preferred) and be able to demonstrate excellent analytical skills Experience of undertaking data reconciliations Work-related personal qualities Time management skills and effective ability to prioritise tasks Experience of liaising with all levels of management Strong communication skills (presentational, written and verbal) Other work-related requirements