Finance Systems & Control Accountant

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Woking Borough Council seeks a Finance Systems and Control Accountant to enhance their Financial Management System. This role involves system maintenance, user support, and overseeing financial integrity across operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial systems and excellent communication skills in a public sector context.

Benefits

Flexible and agile working arrangements

Opportunities for training and career progression

Comprehensive learning and development programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts on local shops and gyms

Generous annual leave entitlement

Confidential wellbeing and counselling support

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial systems administration and control account management.
• Technical proficiency in financial software systems.
• Experience in local government finance or a similar public sector environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Council's Financial Management System is aligned with operational requirements.
• Lead on system maintenance, upgrades, and user support.
• Manage control account reconciliations and support corporate closure of accounts.

Skills

Financial systems administration

Control account management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Financial software systems

Job description

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
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
• Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
• Subsidised gym membership

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays