Total 1 job vacancies by Coventry City Council

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

We are a dynamic Financial Management Team responsible for providing a diverse range of functions to drive the Council to fulfil its transformational journey We deliver the full range of financial management and accounting services to facilitate effective delivery of services to support the people of Coventry and deliver projects which are redefining the infrastructure of the city.

Working flexibly with internal officers and external partners we aim to ensure finance is at the heart of everything that the Council does.

The organisation has a high expectation of our service, and we will continue to support and develop our staff to have the skills to deliver a quality service.

In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.

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We are look for Accounting Technicians to work in both our Corporate Finance and Business Partnering teams, working to the Finance Business Partners to support the delivery of our statutory financial obligations and assist service managers in executing their financial responsibilities within service areas and delegated budgets.

Our Accounting Technicians are often the first point of contact for Budget Holders and external partners, providing support for day to day financial matters including budget management, budget monitoring, transaction processing and financial forecasts.

The main duties and responsibilities of these roles are:

Business Partnering:

• Support budget holders and business partners within your service area to ensure budget setting processes are carried out effectively, including supporting with the preparation of quarterly forecasting information for service areas.

• Providing advice and assistance about financial matters to non-financial managers including some training in the use of financial systems.

• Assisting in the completion of grant claims and various statistical and analytical returns to ensure full use of external funding, and liaising with Auditors to support queries raised.

• Responsibility for completing all scheduled Final Accounts tasks according to the agreed timetable and ensure transactions are carried out in line with internal policies and procedures.

Corporate Finance:

• Forecasting the Council’s daily cash needs based on historic data and known events going forward including looking at different incomings (cash, card BACS) and outgoings (BACS). Identify and evaluate variances

• Speaking with brokers to negotiate deals on borrowings and investments within pre-determined parameters

• Making CHAPS, foreign and faster payments via the Council’s online banking system

• Completing online statutory returns of investment balances and borrowings

• Managing and reconciling investment balances held on behalf of partner organisations

Both roles require someone who works with an enquiring mindset with a view to continuous improvement, proactively engaging with stakeholders and colleagues to identify and highlight areas for review and improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT Qualified Accounting Technician (or actively studying towards) who is self-motivated, enthusiastic, and keen to progress their career as an accountant.  

• You will have a good knowledge of accounting, an eye for detail and the confidence to provide support to a range of finance and non-finance professionals, while identifying improved ways of working.

• You will work collaboratively and flexibly with other colleagues within the team, to provide an excellent level of finance support to the Council's services within agreed standards and deadlines.

• You will have a positive outlook and have good communication skills in order to forge productive relationships with the service areas you support.

• We are looking for an individual who is a problem solver and can demonstrate a high level of competence using Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date(s): Week beginning 22nd January 2024

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

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