Job Description

Accountancy Assistant x 3

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Closing date:

08/10/2025

Reference:

REQ106270


37 hours / Permanent
31,537 - 33,699 *
Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
We have exciting opportunities for Accountancy Assistants to join the Council's Finance and Procurement team as a result of a new structure and additional investment in the Accountancy service. We are looking to recruit skilled, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who will thrive in a fast paced and dynamic financial environment working for Team Ceredigion. The opportunities are on a permanent, full-time basis in the following areas:


Corporate Finance - Systems and Development Service Accountancy - Economy & Regeneration Service Accountancy - Through Age & Wellbeing Services

Responsibilities:



You will contribute to the core functions of the respective teams, providing financial support to a defined group of Council Services, and will typically involve budget setting, budget monitoring, the closure of accounts, management of grant funding, completion of statutory returns and providing financial advice to budget holders.



In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you in return:


Flexible working arrangements Hybrid working (subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location). from 27 up to 34 annual leave days per year (plus 8 public holidays) time off for Medical, Dental and Optician appointments generous Local Government Pension Scheme a range of learning and development opportunities salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme, Additional Voluntary Pension Contributions Health and Wellbeing initiatives including discounted memberships to our local leisure centres, free and confidential counselling provision life-style savings and Vectis card and much more

and Person Specification



For an informal discussion about the posts, please contact Debbie Evans (Corporate Manager - Service Accountancy) on debbie.evans@ceredigion.gov.uk or Justin Davies (Corporate Manager -Corporate Finance) on justin.davies@ceredigion.gov.uk.



Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Finance and Procurement

We ensure the Council remains financially resilient through careful and responsible monitoring of funds, effective corporate procurement, prompt and accurate payments of financial assessments/creditors and timely collection of local taxation/debts.

Canolfan Rheidol

Our Aberystwyth office, Canolfan Rheidol is an award winning building. The office, with its open plan design, provides an excellent space for collaborative working.

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Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.