Senior Financial Accountant (Systems)

Hireful; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in St Albans is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to manage and improve financial systems. The ideal candidate has a degree, relevant experience, and CCAB membership. This hybrid role offers ample development opportunities and benefits including 30.5 days of annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

30.5 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Staff Parking Permit

Reimbursement of professional fees

Comprehensive development and training

Discounted membership at local fitness centres

Access to discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in financial systems.
• Member of a professional body (CCAB) or equivalent experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and local government accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the Council's Financial Systems.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and income allocation.
• Support the closure of accounts for compliant financial statements.

Skills

Financial Systems Management

Leadership

Reconciliation

Income Allocation

CCAB membership

Business Continuity Understanding

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant (Systems)

Location: St Albans - Hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: full-time (37 hours per week)

Salary: £44,110 up to £48,109 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7% employer pension

Job Ref: P1580

About the role

Reporting into the Finance Manager (Systems and Controls), you will be a key member of the team and the lead officer for the management, maintenance, development and improvement of the Council's Financial Systems. You will be responsible for the team that deals with all transactional services (accounts payable, accounts receivable and income allocation), reconciliations of these areas, and debtor monitoring. This includes cash handling and income allocation and BACS processing for the Council.

About you

You will be educated to degree level, or with relevant experience of working within this environment. Ideally, you will be a member of an appropriate professional body (CCAB) or be able to strongly evidence equivalent professional experience and be working towards fully qualified status. Previous experience of supporting the closure of accounts process for a large multi‑disciplinary organisation to enable the production of compliant Statutory Statement of Accounts is also required for this post.

Up‑to‑date working knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and core disciplines including IFRS and the Code of Practice on Local Government Accounts, and an understanding of business continuity is also needed for this post. This role offers the opportunity for development and support meaning this is an excellent opportunity to progress and gain valuable experience.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Their centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to

• 30.5 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7% employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to the Council's Vivup platform to access discounts and benefits

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

Come along to find out more about the range of opportunities and meet some members of the finance team at their open evening event at the Council Offices (Civic Centre), on Tuesday 26 March, 5-7pm.

Closing date for applications: 22 April 2024

Interviews are scheduled for w/c: to be confirmed.

NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. They reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and they strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

You may also have experience in the following: Systems Accountant, Financial Systems, CCAB. Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Management Accountant, Finance Director, CIMA, ACCA, Finance Manager, etc.

REF-212 676