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Systems Accountant.3484

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
19/05/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/06/2022 23:59
Salary:
£33,486 to £37,568
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Vacancy ID:
224380
Employment Location:
County Hall
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
5 Jun
Further Information
Systems Accountant

The Council

Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.

The Service

Corporate Finance provides a range of effective, efficient and high quality professional services with support to Members, managers, staff, services, schools and a range of external partners in the delivery of the Councils objectives.

The Corporate Finance Team is made up of 36 full time equivalent posts and provides all the Accountancy functions of the Council.


The role

This post will manage, maintain and develop the Council’s corporate financial management system, budget preparation and monitoring system, projects system and all related processes to drive continuous improvement throughout the service.

The Council has recently implemented Oracle Fusion and Hyperion budgeting and the post holder will manage and maintain key processes relating to the above systems, including period end, year end rollover and daily interface routines, ensuring they are completed to the necessary timescales and ensuring system integrity and all data capture and reports are completed.

The appointed person will be the key contact point for system users’ queries and problems, providing fault resolution and support. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

We are offering:
-A starting salary of £33,486 (salary range £33,486 to £37,568)
-Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)
-A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision


Essential requirements:

Applications are sought from qualified members of the Association of Accounting Technicians or part qualified CCAB accountants with knowledge and experience of IT support processes, problem solving skills, and experience in identifying improvements and implementing them.
An understanding and experience of using complex software packages relating to financial management systems, ensuring accuracy and robustness.
Ability to work as part of a team and foster a positive organisational culture.


For further information about this vacancy, please contact Suzanne Dent (01670 625515/Suzanne.Dent@northumberland.gov.uk) or Anthony Dunn (01670 625510/Anthony.Dunn@northumberland.gov.uk) for an informal discussion.

Closing date 5 June 2022

To view a copy of the Job Description and Personal Specification please see the supporting documents.

Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part time basis would be considered for the right applicant. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council Website.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.

In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, your application process will be directed to our Taleo system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with Taleo, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘hr-empty@invalidemail.com’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
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This job is closed for applications.

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