Company Profile

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. 

Job Description

• POSITION: Accounts Assistant
• SECTION: Corporate Services
• GRADE: A2
• POSITION TYPE: Fixed Term Contract (3 years)
• SALARY: GHS 1,856 PER MONTH,

Main purpose of job:

The Accounts Assistant handles the Payroll process for all Locally Engaged Staff at the British High Commission, and will be responsible for preparation and submission of SSNIT returns. He/she will act as the cashier, uploading invoices into the system and will support the Accounts Manager in his duty, often liaising with Finance teams in London and Pretoria.

Roles and responsibilities

Many financial transactions take place via Hubs in Pretoria and the UK, so strong liaison with staff in the Hubs is essential.

The Accounts team in the British High Commission in Accra supports the work of all UK government departments present overseas (with the exception of DFID) as described in our business plan, and so the Accounts Assistant needs to understand the different requirements of these departments, but also to ensure they all comply with generic procedures on core finance activities.

Learning and development opportunities

There will be on-the-job training initially in the High Commission’s operating systems.  There may also be the opportunity to travel to London or Pretoria for further training.  The High Commission offers excellent online training, available to all staff, which is both job-specific and offers wider development opportunity.  We offer a good L&D environment and encourage staff to develop their skills and expertise.  Job shadowing etc is actively encouraged

Required Skills or Experience

Key competences required: 

• Managing quality of service
• Collaborating and Partnering
• Delivering at pace

Language requirements:  

• Fluent in Spoken and Written English

Other skills / experience / qualifications:

• Degree in accounting or business and finance is required.
• Completion (or studying) for an accounting qualification is desirable but not necessary.
• 2+ years of experience with handling Payroll process and accounting transactions is required.

We also require absolute confidentiality, integrity, accuracy and reliability