Finance Systems & Control Accountant
Employer Location Woking, Surrey, England Salary - per annum + £46,570 - £54,396 pa Closing date 8 Jul 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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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:
1. Strong experience in financial systems administration and control account management.
2. A solid understanding of financial processes, statutory reporting, and year-end procedures.
3. Technical proficiency in financial software systems and the ability to liaise with IT and software providers.
4. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
5. Strong communication and training skills to support system users across the organisation.
6. 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:
7. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
8. Opportunities for training and career progression.
9. A welcoming and inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports equal opportunities.
10. A competitive salary and benefits package.
11. 23 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 28 after 5 years
12. Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
13. Flexi-time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month
14. Two volunteering days per year in Woking
15. Flexible and agile working arrangements
16. Comprehensive learning and development programme
17. Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
18. Interest-free season ticket loans
19. Local Government Pension Scheme
20. Cycle to work scheme
21. Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
22. Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
23. Subsidised gym membership