Job Title: Systems Accounting Manager Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office We are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough. This key role within the Corporate Finance team is responsible for ensuring the integrity of finance systems and leading a team of accountants to maintain and enhance financial systems and processes. Key Responsibilities Oversee the maintenance of accurate and meaningful financial information on finance systems Ensure the systems are configured to meet management and statutory reporting requirements, including relevant Codes of Practice. Conduct regular data integrity reviews, data cleansing, and reconciliation of core systems, reports, chart of accounts, and trial balances. Maintain security and approval protocols within finance systems, ensuring adherence to the Council Constitution and audit requirements. Oversee the functionality of finance systems and their associated system feeders. Test patches and system upgrades to ensure continued suitability. Collaborate with the IT ERP Team to resolve system issues and conduct testing on proposed solutions. Ensure key reconciliations are maintained and accurate. Contribute to the closure of accounts process and support the production of the year-end Statement of Accounts. Manage the internal and external audit processes, addressing queries and implementing recommendations promptly and accurately. Support the implementation of system improvements and ongoing solutions to address finance system weaknesses. Qualifications and Experience Proven experience in systems accounting and financial management. Experience working with finance systems Strong understanding of financial processes, reconciliation, and reporting. Familiarity with statutory reporting requirements and Codes of Practice. Ability to lead a team, manage projects, and implement system improvements.