Your new company
Eastleigh Borough Council is dedicated to serving its residents and communities. Their mission is to lead and support the Borough and its communities by developing a strong and sustainable economy that supports improved standards of living for residents, promoting thriving and healthy communities, and maintaining an attractive and sustainable environment that residents value.The Finance team at the Council is dedicated to ensuring trust in the stewardship of the Council's finances. You will enable other services to fully explore their potential through expert guidance, and ongoing support.

Your new role
As part of the Technical Team, you will work to lead the production of information for areas such as capital and housing.
Your responsibilities will include reconciling budgets and actuals, providing data and information to Business Partner teams, and offering training and support within the financial transactions team.

You will also assist with the annual close down and audit of the Council, annual budget, and quarterly monitoring.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be AAT Qualified (Level 4) or equivalent and be able to demonstrate the aforementioned accounting skills. You will have knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as having advanced Excel capabilities.You will be a capable communicator with both finance and non-finance stakeholders who takes a pragmatic approach to controls and procedures.

What you'll get in return
An opportunity to contribute directly to the strategic objectives of the Council in an environment that will offer you diverse professional development and training opportunities. This role will pay £36,959 - £39,612 based on experience, plus additional benefits.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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