Senior Accountant (Financial Systems) - Waverley Court - 14425_1778494823

Senior Accountant (Financial Systems) Waverley Court The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for a Senior Accountant to work on the management, development and maintenance of the Council's core financial management systems, Oracle eBusiness Suite. The postholder will work within the Council's Financial Systems team, managing and maintaining the Purchasing Systems including the Systems Administration of these areas. We are looking for an experienced professional who can contribute towards the delivery of excellent client services, staff development and continuous service improvement as well as contribute their professional expertise to development of Financial Systems including the ongoing annual upgrades of the Oracle eBusiness Suite. You will work closely with other members of the Finance team, senior managers and external agencies providing expert professional financial advice ensuring the highest standards of client service, professional practice and financial governance are achieved. Up to six weeks paid leave, inclusive of 6 public holidays in year, with a further increase of 5 days annual leave after five years of previous reckonable service or service with the Council A career average local government pension scheme with generous employer contributions Paid sickness absence, health and wellbeing support and other family friendly policies * Salary advances on public transport season tickets Access to corporate discounts in shops, cinemas and other leisure venues The initial salary placement within this range will take account of the previous experience and demonstrated competences and skills of the successful candidate. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. View Senior Accountant job description View Senior Accountant person specification