Systems Accountant

Thames Valley Police; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Flexible working

Lifestyle discounts

Career development opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Thames Valley Police in Kidlington is seeking a Systems Accountant to join the Finance Operations Function within the Accounts Team. You will develop systems and processes to ensure financial data is captured and processed efficiently and the full functionality of available tools is maximised to enable informed business reporting.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in a systems-based or senior role, with strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in a systems-based or senior role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and demonstrable technological proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills with experience of working with software developers/suppliers and coaching colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems and processes to ensure financial data is captured and processed efficiently.
• Maximise full functionality of tools to enable informed reporting to the business.
• Ensure systems comply with accounting standards and practices.
• Coach and train colleagues through clear and engaging demonstrations.

Skills

Accounting systems

Communication skills

Training / coaching

Vendor liaison

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/CA)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Accountant to join the Finance Operations Function within the wider Accounts Team.

In this role, you will develop systems and processes to ensure financial data is captured and processed efficiently and the full functionality of tools available is maximised to enable informed reporting to the business. Ensure systems and processes are designed to comply with accounting standards and practices.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in a systems-based or other senior role. You will have strong knowledge of Accounting systems and demonstrable technological proficiency. Very strong communication skills with experience of working with software developers/suppliers are essential and the ability to coach and train colleagues through clear and engaging presentations and demonstrations.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including

• 30 days annual leave per annum
• pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays)
• flexible working conditions
• a wide range of lifestyle discounts
• career development opportunities
• have the option to join a local government pension scheme

For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] quoting reference 24016. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 15 November 2026.