Senior Financial Accountant (Systems)
Location: St Albans - Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours:
full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary : £44,110 up to £48,109 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension
Job Ref : P1580
About the role
Reporting into the Finance Manager (Systems and Controls), you will be a key member of the team and the lead officer for the management, maintenance, development and improvement of the Council's Financial Systems. You will be responsible for the team that deals with all transactional services (accounts payable, accounts receivable and income allocation), reconciliations of these areas, and debtor monitoring. This includes cash handling and income allocation and BACS processing for the Council.
About you
You will be educated to degree level, or with relevant experience of working within this environment. Ideally, you will be a member of an appropriate professional body (CCAB) or be able to strongly evidence equivalent professional experience and be working towards fully qualified status. Previous experience of supporting the closure of accounts process for a large multi-disciplinary organisation to enable the production of compliant Statutory Statement of Accounts is also required for this post.
Up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and core disciplines including IFRS and the Code of Practice on Local Government Accounts, and an understanding of business continuity is also needed for this post. This role offers the opportunity for development and support meaning this is an excellent opportunity to progress and gain valuable experience.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
30.5 days annual leave + bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions Flexible working options Staff Parking Permit Reimbursement of professional fees Comprehensive development and training Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres Access to the Council's Vivup platform to access discounts and benefits
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
Closing date for applications : 22 April 2024
Interviews are scheduled for w/c:
to be confirmed.
NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. They reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and they strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location: St Albans - Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours:
full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary : £44,110 up to £48,109 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension
Job Ref : P1580
About the role
Reporting into the Finance Manager (Systems and Controls), you will be a key member of the team and the lead officer for the management, maintenance, development and improvement of the Council's Financial Systems. You will be responsible for the team that deals with all transactional services (accounts payable, accounts receivable and income allocation), reconciliations of these areas, and debtor monitoring. This includes cash handling and income allocation and BACS processing for the Council.
About you
You will be educated to degree level, or with relevant experience of working within this environment. Ideally, you will be a member of an appropriate professional body (CCAB) or be able to strongly evidence equivalent professional experience and be working towards fully qualified status. Previous experience of supporting the closure of accounts process for a large multi-disciplinary organisation to enable the production of compliant Statutory Statement of Accounts is also required for this post.
Up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and core disciplines including IFRS and the Code of Practice on Local Government Accounts, and an understanding of business continuity is also needed for this post. This role offers the opportunity for development and support meaning this is an excellent opportunity to progress and gain valuable experience.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
30.5 days annual leave + bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions Flexible working options Staff Parking Permit Reimbursement of professional fees Comprehensive development and training Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres Access to the Council's Vivup platform to access discounts and benefits
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
Closing date for applications : 22 April 2024
Interviews are scheduled for w/c:
to be confirmed.
NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. They reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and they strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr
