System Accountant

Systems Accountant Location: Worcestershire Contract: Temporary (6 months) Salary: DOE Start Date: ASAP Contact: [email removed] Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Worcestershire for a System Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will oversee a small systems support team, providing expert advice and training to colleagues and helping ensure financial systems operate securely, efficiently and effectively. Key Responsibilities Take responsibility for the administration, maintenance and development of key financial systems, ensuring appropriate system security and user access controls. Lead the implementation of new systems, software upgrades and enhancements, working closely with internal stakeholders and external software suppliers to improve functionality and efficiency. Provide guidance, support and training to council employees, managers and elected Members on financial systems, acting as the main point of contact for software suppliers and overseeing a small systems support team. Monitor the accuracy and quality of financial information, maintain accounting structures, support e-procurement processes and complete relevant financial and statistical returns, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards Candidate Criteria CCAB part qualified/AAT qualified, with experience of local authority accounting, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial management systems such as Cedar Open Accounts, Agresso or similar, alongside reporting tools such as Business Objects and SQL. Strong communication, organisational and numeracy skills, with the ability to supervise and motivate staff, interpret technical information and provide effective support to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on [phone removed] or email [email removed] Service Care Solutions also offers a referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive compensation for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.