Financial Systems Accountant

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Job Description

FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT

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.

What We 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.

Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,476 – £45,718 per annum (City Pay Band 6)

Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.

Contract: Permanent

Location: This is flexible – working on site or at our Cambridge offices. You will be able to balance our 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 – thomas.law@cambridge.gov.uk

Application Process:

To be considered for this role, please scroll below and click APPLY

If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to you Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the \’Useful Links\’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) ad click on \’CCC Job Opportunities\’

Recruitment Timetable: If you would like to be considered for this role, you will need to apply by 8 June 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Government Administration

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