Job Description

Accountancy AssistantJob description

Contact

: Permanent

Hours

: 37hrs Full Time

Working Style

: Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

We are currently seeking a enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as aa Accountancy Assistant within the Finance Department of the Council

The successful candidate will gain a wealth of experience in finance and will have the opportunity to train in a relevant accountancy qualification.

The role is based with the Environment Finance Team and will provide financial support to team colleagues and budget officers from the Environment Directorate

About you:

You will be given the opportunity to study AAT/ complete AAT and eventually an accountancy qualification and experience of working for local government

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues& efforts and achievements. We also believe that there&s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you&ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years& service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too) Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sian Davies on

Email: s.davies1@npt.gov.uk

DBS requirements:

Not required

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required .

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,694.00-31,022.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Port Talbot SA13 1PJ