Grade F (£37,204 - £42,285 per annum) – subject to evaluation
Location:
Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY / Flexible
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Yes
Closing Date:
31/07/2025 at 23:59
Reference:
GF01/25/318444
Join Our Finance Team as a Systems & Transactions Team Leader!
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a talent for systems management and team leadership? Folkestone & Hythe District Council is looking for a dynamic Systems & Transactions Team Leader to join our Finance team. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of our financial transactions and systems team.
As the Systems & Transactions Team Leader, you will:
* - Lead and manage a team of Systems Support and Finance Officers, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of financial transactions.
* - Play a key role in the implementation and maintenance of our new finance system.
* - Run standardised financial system reports as required.
* - Process interface files and reconcile opening and closing balances.
* - Ensure the integrity of financial data.
* - Assist with month-end and year-end procedures, and maintain the financial chart of accounts.
What We're Looking For:
* Qualifications: A-C Maths and English GCSE or equivalent experience. Minimum AAT Part Qualified Accountant.
* Experience: At least 2 years of recent and relevant experience in a financial environment, with knowledge of electronic payments systems and financial administration.
What We Offer:
* Flexible Working: Support for agile and hybrid working.
* Generous Leave: Up to 31 days of holiday plus bank holidays, flexi-time, birthday leave, and Christmas office closure.
* Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Family-Friendly Initiatives: A range of support for your family needs.
* Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and various health initiatives.
* Additional Perks: Discounts on shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, and more.
Closing date for receipt of all completed applications is11:59pm on 31st July 2025
Interviews will be held in August, dates to be confirmed.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jo Robinson – Corporate Debt and Business Rates Manager: Email: Jo.Robinson@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk, Tel: 01303 853350
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
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