Stockholm – our capital city with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions.

We work for everyone living here today and in the future. We are now looking for you who want to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm.

Welcome to us

In the finance unit, we are responsible for overall financial monitoring, budget and year-end work, accounting, and other financial administrative issues.

The unit has about twenty employees, of which five are accountants. The finance unit is a support function for schools and central administration.

With us, you contribute to societal benefit in an exciting role as an accountant close to the operations. Are you passionate about creating the best conditions for children and young people in schools? Then you are the one we are looking for!

We offer

Our work culture is characterized by commitment, lack of prestige, and high competence. We work in teams where we discuss questions and support each other. We offer you friendly colleagues, some benefits, and the opportunity to develop at work.

Please read more about the City of Stockholm as an employer and employee benefits here (https://jobba.stockholm/formaner/).

Your role

As an accountant, you will among other things:

• participate in the preparation of the department's quarterly and annual accounts
• assist in internal controls within the accounting area
• ensure compliance with laws and agreements and develop routines
• provide administrative support to managers in primary and secondary schools in financial matters such as invoice management
• issue instructions, inform, and educate within the accounting area
• perform reconciliations and corrections

Your skills and experience

We are looking for you who have:

• a university degree in accounting or equivalent education
• current and several years of experience in accounting or auditing, preferably in municipal operations
• very good Excel skills
• good ability to express yourself well in Swedish both orally and in writing

It is an advantage if you have:

• experience working in financial systems for large organizations, such as Unit4

We are looking for someone who is self-driven and has a good ability to plan and prioritize your work in a structured way. You have a knack for numbers and a good analytical ability. As an accountant with us, you also need to be good at collaborating and be clear and receptive in your communication.

You are flexible, appreciate challenges, and see opportunities in changes. Furthermore, you are service-oriented and good at finding solutions. We also want you to contribute to a good and stimulating work environment in the group.

We place great importance on personal suitability and your personal qualities.

Other

We recruit without a personal letter in this recruitment to strengthen the focus on the competencies and experiences required for this role. In assessing your application, we will only rely on your CV and a number of questions you will be asked to answer when applying for the position. We wish for you to answer concretely and briefly to the questions, and that there is a clear connection between your answers and your CV.

This recruitment includes tests as part of the assessment during selection.

The City of Stockholm works with competency-based recruitment aimed at ensuring each person's competence and thus combating discrimination.