Senior Accounting Technician (Systems)

Senior Accounting Technician (Systems)

Bromsgrove and Redditch District
Directorate: Finance and Corporate Resources
Working 9am to 5.30pm

### About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Accounting Technician (Systems) to join the shared Finance and Corporate Resources service supporting our Bromsgrove and Redditch District client
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong financial systems knowledge, technical accounting experience and IT skills to play a key role in maintaining, developing and improving financial management systems.
Reporting to the Control Accountant, you will be responsible for the administration, security and development of key financial systems, ensuring they operate effectively and support accurate financial reporting.
You will also provide technical guidance and training to staff, work closely with software suppliers and support the implementation of system upgrades and improvements.

### Key Responsibilities

Administer and maintain the councils' Financial Management Systems, BACS, Civica Income Management, 4Risk and associated financial software.

Manage system security, user access permissions, password controls and accounting hierarchies.

Lead and coordinate the implementation of financial system upgrades, fixes and new software.

Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve functionality, efficiency and reporting.

Act as the main point of contact for financial software suppliers, resolving issues and supporting system development.

Provide technical support, guidance and training to finance staff, service managers and other council officers.

Develop and maintain financial reporting processes using systems such as Business Objects, SQL and financial management software.

Support the accuracy and integrity of financial information, including balance sheet data.

Assist with the maintenance and development of the councils' electronic procurement systems.

Prepare financial and statistical returns as required.

Maintain and update financial information on internal systems, websites and intranet platforms.

Ensure financial systems and processes comply with council Financial Regulations, Standing Orders and relevant accounting standards.

Manage and support the Business Support Technician (Systems) and System Support Officer.
### Essential Skills and Experience

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

Previous experience working within local authority accounting or finance.
CCAB part-qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIPFA, ACA or equivalent recognised qualification).
Working knowledge of financial management systems such as Cedar Open Accounts, Agresso or similar.
Experience using Business Objects or equivalent financial reporting tools.
Working knowledge of SQL, including its use in financial systems and reporting.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
Experience administering, maintaining or supporting financial systems.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to understand and explain complex technical information.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support both finance and non-finance colleagues.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to manage and motivate staff.
Minimum of five GCSEs at grades A–C, including Maths and English, or equivalent.
### Desirable Experience

AAT qualification.
Previous experience supervising or managing staff.
Experience supporting financial system implementations, upgrades or development projects.
Experience working with software suppliers and resolving technical system issues.
Ability to adapt to changing service requirements and manage multiple workloads effectively.

### About You

You will be a technically minded finance professional who combines a strong understanding of accounting principles with practical experience of financial systems and reporting tools.
You will be confident working with financial software, troubleshooting system issues and identifying opportunities to improve processes.
You will also have the communication and leadership skills needed to support colleagues, deliver system training and ensure financial systems operate effectively.

If you are an experienced Senior Accounting Technician, Finance Systems Officer, Financial Systems Analyst or Accounting Systems Specialist looking for your next opportunity within local government, we would love to hear from you