Finance systems accountant and business partner

Jobsgopublic; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking an experienced finance professional to join their team. This role involves managing finance systems and supporting various accountancy teams, requiring strong accounting expertise. The candidate will also handle duties of the Transactional Accountancy and Systems Manager when necessary. Benefits include holiday and pension schemes, flexible working options, and additional perks. Suitable for keen problem-solvers with relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Generous leave package

Local government pension scheme

Free parking

Discounted gym membership

Professional membership fee payment

Qualifications

• Essential accounting qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in AR and AP is essential.
• Experience with year-end processes and with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance systems in Transactions Team.
• Support corporate and technical accountancy teams.
• Deputise for the Transactional Accountancy and Systems Manager.

Skills

Accounting skills

ICT skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Experience in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

Education

Accounting qualification or equivalent

Job description

Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We embrace a culture of innovation and creativity welcoming new ideas. We support a work life balance with options for flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role

This is an exciting role in a small but busy finance team, working primarily in the Transactions Team looking after finance systems. The role is also varied in that you will work across the corporate and technical accountancy teams getting involved and offering support all sides of local authority finance. The role requires strong accounting experience and ICT skills as well as the ability to problem solve and offer practical solutions. This role will also deputise for the Transactional Accountancy and Systems Manager.

About You

It is essential you possess an accounting qualification, or equivalent, and have a good eye for detail. Either of, or experience AR and AP is essential. Ideally you would have experience of working on year end processes and with auditors and have experience of being a finance business partner, and experience of being a systems administrator. Experience of staff management is also required, as is the ability to see the bigger picture to help support the team in its processes.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as discounted gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the Kaarp scheme. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable.

Offers are usually made at the lower end of the salary band allowing for progression.