Job Description
About the role
To support the delivery of high-quality financial accounting and reporting services for the Authority, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards, and internal financial regulations. The postholder will contribute to the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts, maintenance of balance sheet integrity, and effective operation of financial controls, providing accurate and timely financial information to support good governance and decision-making.
Specific Skills & Qualifications Qualifications
- AAT level or working towards a recognised professional qualification.
- Experience Experience working in a financial accounting role, preferably within local government or the wider public sector.
- Experience contributing to year end closedown and preparation of financial statements.
- Experience of working with financial systems and reconciliations.
- Knowledge of local authority accounting requirements and the CIPFA Code of Practice, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- High standards of integrity and professionalism Resilient and able to work under pressure during peak reporting periods.
- Committed to public service values and good financial governance. Proactive, reliable, and willing to learn and develop.
Competency Framework
Leadership & Direction – Communication & Influence – Experience & Technical – Responsibility & Accountability
Visions and Values
Open > Collaborative > Empathetic > Focused
What we can offer you
- Hybrid/Flexible working
- 27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to Private Counselling Sessions
- Access to Physio Therapy Sessions
- Specsavers Eye-Care Vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Free Parking
- On Site Café with staff Discount & more!
TVCA is proud to hold Disability Confident Leader status and is committed to continuously developing best-practice approaches to inclusion. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Should you need the application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team at TVCAHR@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk or call 07469 918937 so we can discuss how best to support you.
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