Assistant Financial Accountant

• Location: West Yorkshire
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £37,984 annually

Join our Finance Department and contribute to our vision of creating a prosperous, well-connected, and inclusive West Yorkshire. As an Assistant Financial Accountant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining strong financial governance and control, ensuring compliance with financial standards, and supporting the delivery of our strategic objectives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the production and delivery of statutory accounts, annual revenue, and capital budgets, including in-year monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provide valuable advice, support, challenge, and guidance to directorate management teams, ensuring adherence to financial controls and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant financial standards and practices, and stay updated with legislation, professional guidance, and internal or statutory requirements.
• Engage in robust monthly financial control processes to monitor service delivery, resolving any issues that arise.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues and other departments to ensure timely delivery of corporate and financial outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive financial guidance notes and ensure operations align with these guidelines.
• Support training and development initiatives within the finance department and across the broader organisation.
• Handle ad hoc reports and information requests, including responses to Freedom of Information requests.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A-Level education or equivalent relevant experience.
• Practical experience in a similar role, preferably within a Local Authority environment.
• Part-qualified CIMA / CCAB (CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI) preferred.
• Strong understanding and experience with financial controls.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Participation in a pension scheme.