Reference: CCC00375
Description: Are you a proactive and skilled finance professional passionate about financial systems management? Join Cambridge City Council as a Finance Systems Accountant and play a pivotal role in managing and maintaining our financial systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our Council and make a significant impact on our financial operations.Key Responsibilities:Administer and manage financial systems (Technology One financials and Capita income management).Ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial reporting.Provide technical support and training to system users.Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial processes.Manage financial reporting requirements for the council.Monitor and implement system upgrades and improvements.Ideal Candidate:Proven experience in managing financial systems.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.High attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.Flexibility and adaptability to manage changing priorities.What we can offer:Family friendly policiesAgile and Flexible workingGenerous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time).Annual leave purchasing schemeAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeA variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsConfidential advice and support via the Employee Assistance ProgrammeHealth and well-being programmeProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on the roleSubsidy for public transportRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesStaff reward and recognition frameworkHours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.Working Pattern: Mon - FriContract: PermanentSalary: £40,476 to £45,718 per annum (City Pay Band 6) Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.More Information: You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.If you would like an informal chat, please contact Thomas Law Process: To be considered for this role, please scroll below to ‘Apply Online’ and complete an application.There you can search for the role and download the Role Profile which will tell you a bit more about the role.If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.Closing date: 14 April 2025Interviews : TBC
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Salary: *GBP*40,476 to *GBP*45,718 per annum (City Pay Band 6)
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