Accounting Support Officer

Permanent, Full Time, Part Time or Job share will be considered. Please include your preference in the application.

 

We have a number of fantastic opportunities in our Finance Service as an Accounting Support Officer, working either within our Finance Business Partner teams or central finance teams providing financial services and advice to a variety of stakeholders.

 

This is an exciting chance to play a key role in supporting the financial health of a major local authority and to contribute to delivering great services for Bristol’s 450,000 residents. We’re looking for motivated individuals who can bring accuracy, curiosity and a collaborative approach to this vital area of our work.

 

What you’ll be doing

 

As an Accounting Support Officer, you will:

 

• Identify, develop and support opportunities to transform the way financial services are delivered across the council.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets, providing appropriate financial information, advice and support.
• Reconcile accounts to maintain the integrity of our financial systems.
• Ensure accurate processing of financial data to support effective financial management and reporting.
• Provide financial information to support the completion of statutory and internal financial documents.
• Offer training, advice and support on finance processes and procedures to stakeholders across the organisation.
• Compile and analyse information to support project development, appraisal and tender evaluation.
• Maintain financial systems, including invoice processing, calculating recharges and raising debtor invoices to maximise income.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc investigations and improvement projects aimed at maximising service efficiency.

 

About you

 

You’ll be someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems and supporting others. To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

 

• Strong numeracy skills and the ability to understand complex financial data.
• A sound understanding of basic finance principles and processes.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and use your initiative to manage day‑to‑day activities.
• Creative and flexible thinking to help resolve issues effectively.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, to build productive working relationships.
• An understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion and how this applies in a workplace setting.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 or equivalent business applications, and a willingness to learn new systems as needed.

Find out more about our Finance teams and the work we do on our recruitment website.

 

Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

 

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

 

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Closing date: Sunday 26th April

 

The full job description and person specification are attached. If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork, then please contact finance_recruitment@bristol.gov.uk

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

 

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.