Systems Accountant

Top newsUnited Kingdom

Loading the latest United Kingdom job-market headlines…

All news

Systems Accountant · Civic Recruitment Limited | JobCheckPoint

Act as the system administrator for the Financial Management System, BACS, ancillary financial software, 4Risk and Civica Income Management systems.
Manage system security, user access, permissions, user hierarchies and password controls, ensuring financial data remains secure and access is regularly reviewed.
Coordinate the implementation of new financial systems, software fixes, upgrades and enhancements in collaboration with Finance management and relevant stakeholders.
Monitor system performance and functionality, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring systems meet the operational needs of Financial Services.
Liaise with software suppliers, acting as the main point of contact for financial systems, attending user groups and coordinating technical developments.
Support the development and maintenance of financial systems, including specifying in-house programmes and improving system processes.
Provide technical advice, guidance and training to finance staff, Heads of Service, Service Managers, elected Members and other Council officers on financial systems.
Maintain knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and relevant accounting practices to support accurate financial system management.
Establish and maintain accounting hierarchies and ensure financial information held within Council balance sheets is accurate and regularly monitored.
Support the maintenance and ongoing development of the Councils' e-procurement systems.
Produce and complete financial and statistical returns as required by senior finance officers.
Maintain and update financial information on Council websites and intranets, ensuring information is accurate and current.
Ensure all financial systems and processes comply with Council Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, data protection requirements and relevant legislation.
Supervise and support systems-related staff, promoting effective working relationships, continuous development and high standards of service delivery. Requirements
Previous experience working within local authority finance or accounting environments.
Strong understanding of local authority accounting practices and fundamental accounting principles.
CCAB part-qualified (essential).
Five GCSEs at grades A–C, including Mathematics and English, or equivalent.
Working knowledge of financial management systems such as Cedar OpenAccounts, Agresso or similar.
Experience using Business Objects or equivalent financial reporting tools.
Working knowledge of SQL and the ability to understand and work with technical system information.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and maintain accurate financial information.
Experience managing, motivating or supporting staff, with the ability to provide guidance and technical training.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial and technical information to both finance and non-finance colleagues.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and service delivery.
AAT qualification would be advantageous. Additional Information
Hours per week: 37 Hours
Payment: Bi-weekly payments.
Location: Parkside, Bromsgrove

Pay

Pay is not stated in the ad.

Estimate take-home pay for a figure you enter

Estimated take-home pay

Explore gross pay after typical payroll taxes for a work location.

Gross salary (GBP) Enter the salary in the selected country's currency.CountryTax region City or area (optional)Tax filing profile

Illustrative estimate only; assumes a standard employee profile and may omit benefits, pensions, credits and local rules. Regional and city-specific tax applies only where the selected calculator supports it; other results are country-level. Salary and location are sent only when you calculate: Paysums for supported regions, or WorthOf for wider country coverage. Confirm with an official payroll or tax source before making decisions.

Key skills in this ad

Skills and tools

Qualifications

About this role

Pay

Estimated take-home pay