Join Us at Mid Sussex District Council: Systems Accountant Grade 7, £48,710 - £53,889 These are exciting times in Mid Sussex. We have a brand-new Finance structure with an emphasis on partnering with the business whilst making the best use of technology to enable us to focus on relationships and supporting the Council to deliver for our residents. Underpinning this is a firm commitment to supporting our teams to grow and embedding training and continuous professional development across the service. At Mid Sussex, our focus is on creating a place where everyone who lives and works in Mid Sussex can thrive. We have ambitious plans in place but also have a focus on continuing to ensure we achieve financially sustainable and effective services for our population, underpinned by our robust financial strategies and processes. Now, we’re looking for professional and highly motivated individuals and be proactive members of our Mid Sussex Corporate Resources team. Looking to make a real difference in the finance and public sector world. If you are ready to help develop and shape the future of our Finance and Programme Management Functions, please get in touch. We are looking for change ready, dynamic, driven, and professional people to join us on this journey. You’ll be asked to come to the table with thoughts on how we can best build and develop the service, we would like forward thinkers and those with ideas and a real commitment to striving for the best. Role Overview: With your experience in systems accounting, you’ll be part of our financial and systems accounting function. Working in close collaboration with team members and staff across the Council, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the Finance and Income Management Systems ensuring that these systems meet the needs of the organisation and that “business-as-usual” is maintained. Leading in the implementation of any new developments, this role would suit someone who’s newly qualified and wants to take that next step, helping to shape the Finance systems across our future-focussed organisation. Key Responsibilities: Carry out all Finance Systems and Income Management Systems operational technical support duties to ensure that “business-as-usual” is maintained, and to lead in the implementation of any new developments of both the Financial Management System (FMS) and the Income Management System (IMS). Technical liaison with third-party suppliers and/or external consultants where appropriate with regard to support issues such as fault reporting, implementations or upgrades. Ensure that a knowledge base is regularly updated to allow joint problem resolution. Lead on retendering key systems and contracts (including credit card merchant, core financial system, income system etc) as appropriate and according to the business plan. Supporting the financial management and development of good governance with regard of the Council’s multiyear programme. Being aware of new and pending legislation and policy changes and supporting in the preparation of timely briefings to the S151 Officer. Essential Qualifications: Relevant Degree Relevant professional qualification Membership of an industry body, preferably Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Membership of other relevant professional bodies Benefits: Agile working arrangements to promote work-life balance. Generous pension scheme. 34 days of annual leave to support your well-being. How to Apply: Please follow the link to apply online, attaching your CV and answering the application question outlining your relevant experience and why you're the ideal candidate for this role. Close Date: 3 rd March 2025 Interview dates: Week commencing 10 th March 2025