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Job 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 policies
* Agile and Flexible working
* Generous 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 scheme
* Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
* A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
* Confidential advice and support via the Employee Assistance Programme
* Health and well-being programme
* Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on the role
* Subsidy for public transport
* Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
* Staff reward and recognition framework
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.
Working Pattern: Mon - Fri
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £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.
Application 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 would like an informal chat, please contact Thomas Law at Thomas.law@cambridge.gov.uk.
Closing date: 14 April 2025
Interviews: TBC
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Government Administration
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