Financial System and Transaction Manager in Woodbridge

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's finance team as a System and Transaction Manager.

This is a newly created role within the Finance team, with responsibility for the operational management of the Systems and Transaction (Payables & Receivables) teams, ensuring the production of key performance data and the delivery of timely and professional reporting. You will lead and manage VAT accounting processes for the Council in line with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) guidelines and act as the main point of contact within the Council for VAT related matters.

The role includes a range of tasks and opportunities, such as contributing to the production of the Council’s Statement of Accounts, and acting as lead, representing the Council on key financial system project workstreams, alongside both internal and external partners, contributing to change and improvement. You will aim to contribute to the progression of various corporate initiatives in accordance and to ensure the Council is compliant with all relevant policies, financial legislation, and statutory requirements. Working in collaboration with colleagues, you will ensure that the whole service is delivered in a professional manner in accordance with relevant statutory requirements and policies.

What you will need:

• Ideally you will be CCAB qualified, although significant experience in a similar role with a desire to achieve qualifications will be considered.
• We are seeking someone who has advanced technical knowledge and experience relating to systems and Local Authority accounting and who has experience in improving control and processes surrounding this.
• Knowledge of VAT requirements, both regulations and accounting is essential although further training can be provided.
• Experience of successful operation delivery within a changing environment would be advantageous along with the ability to understand complex financial reporting issues.
• Communication skills are key as you will be dealing with colleagues across East Suffolk Council at all levels, so self-awareness and political awareness in decision making is also key.

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access:

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Danielle Patterson by emailing Danielle.patterson@eastsuffolk.gov.uk.

Closing date: 11am, 30th July 2026. Interview date: w/c 3rd August 2026.

About Us: East Suffolk Council is a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.