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Senior Financial Accountant (Systems)

Employer
St Albans City & District Council
Location
St Albans, Hertfordshire (GB)
Salary
£42,159 up to £46,158 pa inclusive annual salary + up to 18.5% employer pension contribution
Closing date
15 Feb 2023

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Sector
Public sector and government
Salary band
£40,000 - £50,000
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Where will they be working?
Hybrid - mostly home

As the Senior Financial Accountant (Systems) you will be a key managerial member of the Finance department, being lead officer for the management, maintenance, development and improvement of the Council’s Financial Systems. You will also have some ability to write reports using Crystal, Business Objects or SQL which improves production of financial reports from the financial systems.

You will be responsible for, and lead, the team who perform all transactional services (accounts payable, accounts receivable and income allocation), reconciliations of these areas, and debtor monitoring. You will be responsible for cash handling and income allocation across the authority, which includes Museum and Parking sites, and occasional Events during the year.

Educated to degree level, or with relevant experience of working within this environment, you will ideally 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.

You will have 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 by due deadlines without qualification.

Up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and core disciplines of work area including IFRS and the Code of Practice on Local Government Accounts, and an understanding of business continuity is also needed for this post.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, historic city centre and charming villages. Our refurbished offices are in the city centre near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

 

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

  • 29.5 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Up to 18.5% employer contributions (Local Government Pension Scheme)
  • Flexible working options (e.g., hybrid and flexitime)
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
  • Travel discount and welfare support

 

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

 

For an informal discussion, please email Severin.Pischl@stalbans.gov.uk with your contact details. Please note, the application process is mandatory. Emailing your CV will not enter you for consideration.

 

For full details visit www.stalbans.gov.uk or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

 

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 15 February 2023.

 

NOTE:  We may interview during the application period and reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date.  We strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

 

 

 

 

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