Finance Systems & Control Accountant

Hays; Woking; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Woking Borough Council is seeking a Finance Systems and Control Accountant to enhance its Financial Management System. The role includes system maintenance, user support, and ensuring alignment with operational and legislative requirements while offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for training and career progression

Discounts at local shops and services

23 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 28 after 5 years

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexi-time scheme

Two volunteering days per year

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial systems administration and control account management.
• Technical proficiency in financial software systems.
• Experience in local government finance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for system maintenance, upgrades, and user support.
• Manage control account reconciliations.
• Ensure integrity and effectiveness of financial systems.

Skills

Financial systems administration

Control account management

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree or qualification in finance

Job description

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Your new company
Woking Borough Council is a forward-thinking and inclusive local authority, committed to delivering efficient and effective public services. With a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement, we are dedicated to ensuring robust financial management and system integrity across the organisation. We are now seeking a Finance Systems and Control Accountant to play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing our Financial Management System, paying £46,570 - £54,396 pa.

Your new role
As the Finance Systems and Control Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the Council's Financial Management System is fit for purpose, resilient, and aligned with operational and legislative requirements. You will lead on system maintenance, upgrades, and user support, while also managing control account reconciliations and supporting the systems aspects of the corporate closure of accounts. This role is key to ensuring the integrity, security, and effectiveness of financial systems and controls across the Council.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Strong experience in financial systems administration and control account management.
• A solid understanding of financial processes, statutory reporting, and year-end procedures.
• Technical proficiency in financial software systems and the ability to liaise with IT and software providers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and training skills to support system users across the organisation.
• Experience in local government finance or a similar public sector environment is desirable.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will join a supportive and collaborative finance team within a council that values innovation, inclusion, and professional development. Woking Borough Council also offers:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• A welcoming and inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports equal opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• 23 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 28 after 5 years
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month
• Two volunteering days per year in Woking
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Comprehensive learning and development programme
• Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
• Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
• Subsidised gym membership
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Government Administration

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