3007CE Group Accountant (Grade 11)
| Company: | Wax Recruitment Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £24.46 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hengoed, CF82 7PG |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job title: 3007CE Group Accountant (Grade 11)
Job Category: Finance, Revenues & Benefits
Location: Ty Penallta, Penallta House, Tredomen Business Park, Hengoed, CF82 7PG, Caerphilly County Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
Salary: £24.46 per hour
2 days in the office
JOB PURPOSE
Provide Revenue, Capital and Treasury accountancy services.
Revenue
Coordinate the corporate Final Accounts process.
Assist in the coordination of the corporate budget process.
Assist in the coordination of the corporate budget monitoring process.
Provide a technical research and advice service relating to Local Government accounting.
Monitor compliance with accounting standards, legislative requirements and best practice relating to Local Government accounting.
Manage a number of other functions provided by the team including:
Provision of Value Added Tax (VAT) Advice and completion of VAT returns.
Provision of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) advice and completion of CIS returns.
Control account monitoring and reconciliation.
Administration of education trust funds.
The corporate ledger systems, including the provision of general ledger and purchase ledger services; ledger training development and security; the maintenance of a ledger helpdesk facility, and the administration of the corporate internal invoicing module.
Capital
Coordinate the corporate capital accounting year end process.
Supervise the capital budget preparation, budget monitoring in respect of the capital accounts and within agreed timetables.
Treasury
Supervise the Treasury Management functions, including borrowing and investment.
Supervise the banking arrangements for the Council.
Supervise the bank reconciliation function.
Supervise the administration of the Council�s Petty Cash Accounts.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Effective management of a team ensuring Council and HR policies are implemented and monitored.
Ensure the Authority�s Statement of accounts is produced in line with the relevant regulatory and statutory requirements by the statutory deadline.
Ensure the budgets input and maintained in the corporate ledger are reconciled and as per the agreed Council budget strategy.
Ensure the day-to-day operations within the Treasury Management function operate in accordance with the Treasury Management Strategy. This includes making decisions on a daily basis to invest funds with external bodies based upon the available cash flows.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Flexible post in accordance with the Council�s Agile Working Policy. The team work on an agile basis between the office and home. The team attend the Council offices when asked to do so for meetings, specific tasks, supervision and appraisals.
Occasional requirement to visits other Council sites.
Occasional requirement to attend seminars.
There will be restrictions in respect of the approval of continuous blocks of annual leave (1 and 2 weeks) during critical periods.
ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Understands and demonstrates the principles of confidentiality.
Work within the policies and procedures of the Council including recognising the duty to protect vulnerable adults, children and young people.
Understands and demonstrates commitment to the Council's policies.
Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal development.
The duties and responsibilities are difficult to define in detail and may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post-holder is therefore expected to undertake such other duties as may be requested provided the general character of the duties or level of responsibility does not change.
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Accountancy qualification or equivalent. For example Level 6 (Degree) Accountancy, AAT.
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) recognised qualification.
KNOWLEDGE
Detailed knowledge of local authority accounting standards and associated legislative requirements.
Knowledge of the Council�s Financial Regulations / Standing Orders.
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting.
CIPFA Service Reporting Code of Practice.
CIPFA Prudential Code.
CIPFA Treasury Management Code of Practice.
Anti-money laundering legislation.
Preparation of Local Authority statutory accounts.
Knowledge of Ledger systems and their administration and management.
Knowledge of taxation and its application in a local government environment. SKILLS
Computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Proficiency with spreadsheets and data analysis.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels both written and verbal.
Ability to plan, monitor and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to communicate technical issues in a clear and understandable manner.
Methodical approach and attention to detail.
Mathematical ability.
Welsh language skills.
An imaginative, creative and flexible approach to problem solving and the demands of the job.
Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
Ability to assess and advise upon the implications of change in legislation and codes of practice.
EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience of Local Authority Accounting and associated legislation and Codes of Practice.
Experience of managing, motivating and developing a team.
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