Umeå is one of Sweden's largest municipalities and is characterized by strong growth, low average age and creative citizens. Umeå municipality is one of northern Sweden's largest employers and we will become more. We are now looking for a summer substitute to join our team as a financial administrator in the accounts department. Is it you we are looking for? Like all other municipalities, Umeå municipality also has challenges and opportunities related to demographic development. In managing the increased growth with growing activities and many large investment projects with a balanced economy, the finance function's employees have a central role. Move - Umeå municipality (umea.se) The City Management Office includes the Department of Finance and Governance. The department has about 45 employees led by a finance director and five process managers; accounting, budget, control and coordination, procurement and finance. Our task is to support the municipal management (including the municipal board and the municipal council) with relevant and adequate decision-making data in the field of finance. The task is also to provide, develop and manage structures, systems and processes for the financial processes. Sound interesting? Read more about the position below. You are welcome to apply! Your tasks: In the role of Accounting Clerk, you will work with the usual tasks within the accounts department, which may include: Handling invoice files and invoices Import/export of payment files Handling overdue invoices Collection and reminders Register entry for ledgers and other system administration Accounting and controls of payment flows and related tasks VAT and accounting issues Reconciliations and financial statement work Internal control Investigations Support and assistance Ongoing work on improvements The work includes ongoing contacts both within and outside the municipality's activities. About you We are looking for you who have an economic education at least at upper secondary level. We would like to see that you have experience of financial work, such as working with ledgers and central accounting tasks in financial systems, have handled system files linked to the process and have experience of collaborating and supporting the business. You will also need to have a good knowledge of Excel and the Office suite of applications. Your personal qualities are very important. You are a communicator, and a person who actively takes initiative. You are meticulous, systematic, structured and have good teaching skills. You have a problem-solving approach. In your future role, it is important that you cooperate well with others and enjoy working in teams. You have the ability to develop and improve daily working methods and routines together with colleagues. You are responsive and unpretentious in dialogues with different stakeholders. You enjoy learning new things and are driven by continuous improvement. Does this sound interesting? You are welcome to apply! We would like you to attach a cover letter and CV. Other information The position is a full-time temporary position, from 2025-08-11 to 2026-07-31. About Umeå municipality Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 employees. The municipality has about 440 managers and the business is divided into eight administrations. Our jobs and our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvement. Umeå is a cultural city in constant development. To meet the target of 200,000 inhabitants by 2050, we need more people working for growth and welfare. We know that diversity enriches and welcome everyone to apply for jobs with us. Over the next ten years, we will be hiring around a thousand people every year. Do you want to join us? Find out what it's like to live in Umeå here: https://www.umea.se/flytta Umeå municipality is part of three administrative areas for Finnish, Meänkieli and Sami www.umea.se/minoriteter. As an employee of Umeå municipality, you can take advantage of a number of benefits. Take part of our benefits https://umea.se/jobbochforetagande/jobbochpraktik/kommunensomarbetsgivare/varaformaner.4.1b4d24fb1752122eb843bf.html Do you sell ads or offer recruitment support? Please do not contact us about it! We select and contact the companies we work with ourselves.