Uddevalla – a place for life

Welcome to become a part of our growing municipality - and to work together with us to provide our residents with even better service.

We offer an attractive workplace that gives you great opportunities to develop in your professional role. Our goal is for everyone to thrive and grow - throughout their entire working life. We also want to develop as an employer and actively work to make the best use of your knowledge and engagement. We appreciate and encourage co-creation from everyone.

Uddevalla municipality is a beautiful place by the sea in the heart of Bohuslän. We believe in an open and positive interaction between the municipality, education, business, and culture.

We hope you will enjoy working with us!

About the workplace

The Economics and Administration Unit at the Community Building Administration will provide qualified support by leading and coordinating development work, ensuring quality, and providing qualified advice within the administration regarding finance, procurement, governance, internal communication, and administration.

Furthermore, the unit will provide specialized services and perform administration within the responsibilities of the Community Building Administration.

The unit consists of about ten employees, and there is a good atmosphere in the workgroup where we help each other towards our common goals.

Job Responsibilities

The position involves a broad area of responsibility within economic administration with varied tasks. You will mainly handle accounts receivable and accounts payable and assist in the year-end closing and budgeting processes. The work also includes other administrative tasks within the department. The tasks may change and develop over time, for example, due to changing needs and the development of digital solutions. The group collaborates to meet changing needs together.

Who are we looking for

• You are analytical and see connections.
• You work independently but enjoy collaborating. You take responsibility for your tasks, structure your work, and drive it forward.
• You are flexible and can easily adapt to changing conditions. You can quickly change your perspective and approach.
• You are solution-oriented and service-minded.
• You enjoy collaborating with others, and since you will have many contacts both within and outside the administration, it is important that you have good communication skills.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a vocational education or equivalent with a focus on finance. You have extensive computer skills and an interest in and ease in learning new IT systems. Furthermore, you have a good ability to express yourself well in Swedish, both orally and in writing.

Experience in similar work and experience in municipal operations is an advantage.

Other

Probationary employment may apply!

Employment is subject to the necessary decisions being made. For positions that involve direct and regular contact with children and youth, as well as for operations within LSS, care and support, healthcare, psychiatric care, and addiction treatment, a valid extract from the police criminal record must be presented or submitted before employment. Please note that it may take time to obtain the extract, so order it in good time to avoid delays in the recruitment process.

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If you have a protected identity, you should not submit your application digitally but contact the person listed as the contact person in the advertisement.

For those who are not citizens of the EU/EES area, a work permit is required, this does not apply to those with permanent residence permits. The work permit must be presented at the interview.

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