Systems Accountant

Ards and North Down Borough Council; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme (NI Local Government)

Health benefits

Flexi time / TOIL

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Ards and North Down Borough Council is offering a permanent, full-time role to support the maintenance, development and optimisation of financial systems. The post bridges the finance and IT services to enhance financial reporting and data-driven decision making.

The position operates with hybrid working after initial training, a 36-hour week, and a salary on Scale PO3, SCP 33-36 (£45,529 - £48,738 per annum). Benefits include pension, generous annual leave and various staff schemes.

Qualifications

• Hybrid working is available after a period of training and subject to Line Manager approval.
• Access NI check will be required.
• A reserve list may be kept from this recruitment exercise.
• Applicants should refer to the candidate guidance before completing their application.
• All correspondence will be by email and phone; provide a valid email and mobile number.
• Flexi time between 8.00am and 6.00pm is in operation for this post.
• The salary is Scale PO3, SCP 33-36 (£45,529 - £48,738 per annum).

Job description

This role is to support the maintenance, development and optimisation of financial systems, ensuring they are efficient, accurate and aligned with business objectives. The post bridges the finance and IT services. It is essential for optimising financial software, managing system integrations and providing data-driven insights to improve financial reporting and support informed business decisions.,

• Hybrid working is available in this role after a period of training and subject to Line Manager approval.
• Access NI check will be required
• A reserve list may be kept from this recruitment exercise.
• Applicants should refer to the candidate guidance before completing their application.
• All correspondence in relation to the job vacancy will be completed by email and phone. Therefore, it is important that applicants ensure a valid e-mail address and mobile number are provided and entered accurately when filling out the application form.
• Artificial Intelligence must not be used to provide misleading information. While technology can be used in your application, for example to assist with structure, we value authenticity, and advisory assessment panels will use the interview stage to verify the originality of your statements.
• Applicants should ensure they check their emails including junk folders regularly. This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36 hours per week.
• Standard office hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9am - 4.30pm Friday; however, Flexi time between 8.00am and 6.00pm is in operation for this post.
• The salary is Scale PO3, SCP 33-36 (£45,529 - £48,738 per annum). Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include:
• 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service (pro rata).
• Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 15.5% of salary).
• Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Flexi time/ Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
• Education / qualifications support after qualifying period
• Plus much more