Finance Support Specialist — Parish & Town Councils

Rialtas

Swindon, United Kingdom
Not specified; benefits: 25 days holiday + 5 perso...
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Double-entry bookkeeping knowledge
Vat treatment and reclaims expertise
Bank reconciliation experience
** Rialtas is seeking a Finance Support Specialist to provide expertise in accounting for parish and town councils, primarily through remote support. The role involves troubleshooting finance issues, helping clients effectively utilize the software, and building relationships while managing various support cases. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves helping parish and town councils resolve complex finance queries using Rialtas accounting software.
  • The position offers a fully remote working arrangement with occasional visits to the Swindon office and UK-wide conferences.
  • Candidates will benefit from a competitive benefits package including 5 personal days leave over and above standard holiday entitlement.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Rialtas is seeking a Finance Support Specialist to provide expertise in accounting for parish and town councils, primarily through remote support. The role involves troubleshooting finance issues, helping clients effectively utilize the software, and building relationships while managing various support cases. **

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: 25 days holiday + 5 personal days + £325 Lifestyle Reward

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Double-entry bookkeeping knowledge
  • VAT treatment and reclaims expertise
  • Bank reconciliation experience
  • Budgeting and year-end processes
  • Strong problem-solving skills

Nice-to-have

  • Parish or town council sector experience
  • Section 137 spending knowledge
  • Cemetery management familiarity
  • Excellent communication under pressure
  • User Group engagement interest

Key Requirements

  • Solid working knowledge of accounting fundamentals
  • Hands-on finance experience as RFO, clerk, or bookkeeper
  • AAT qualification or equivalent bookkeeping training

Work Rights

Not specified

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