Systems Accountant – Colchester City Council, Essex
Client: Essex County Council
Location: Colchester
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 0506f71c7b7f
Job Views: 3
Posted: 21.05.2025
Expiry Date: 05.07.2025
Job Description
Colchester City Council
Permanent, Full Time
Salary: From £42,208 to £46,208 (Market Supplement up to £5,000)
Closing Date: 28th May 2025
About the Role
We are seeking a talented and proactive Systems Accountant to join our Finance team. This key role supports the Finance leadership team in delivering the Council’s statutory financial responsibilities and ensuring the continued integrity, resilience, and fitness-for-purpose of our corporate financial systems.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by supporting and enhancing financial systems at the heart of the Council’s operations. You’ll join a supportive and innovative team committed to excellence, resilience, and continuous improvement.
Duties of the role
You will play a critical part in improving financial transaction processing, management, and reporting, supporting the provision of high-quality accountancy services aligned with best practice. You will also be instrumental in maintaining, developing, and enhancing financial systems to meet the needs of a modern and forward-looking Council.
Qualifications and skills required
You will have full membership of AAT or equivalent experience. Ideally, you will also hold full membership of a CCAB-recognised body (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA) or a relevant degree or qualification.
To be successful in this role, you will have practical experience in maintaining financial systems and business process management, with skills in database manipulation using SQL, VBA, and XML. Experience in budget preparation, account closure processes, and financial controls is also required.
Familiarity with eFinancials or other ERP/financial management systems, experience with Collaborative Planning or similar tools, and proficiency with Business Objects, Power BI, or other Business Intelligence tools is desirable.
What we offer
The Council encourages all employees to maximize their potential. You will be entitled to join an attractive pension scheme and will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, including two extra holidays during Christmas.
Other benefits include:
* Gym, travel, and online retail discounts
* Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
If you are a systems-minded finance professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Note: This role is being advertised on behalf of Colchester City Council. All applications must be submitted via the Colchester City Council's application portal. Applications submitted via the Working for Essex ‘apply’ button will be redirected to reapply through Colchester City Council.
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