System Accountant

The Role

• Take ownership of the chart of accounts and ensure it meets internal and external reporting needs, with appropriate system controls in place.
• Provide training, guidance, and system documentation to finance and business colleagues, ensuring processes are efficient and aligned with best practices.
• Lead on continuous improvement and innovation, exploring new functionality, collaborating with other Forces, and embedding process efficiencies.
• Support the finance team at month-end and year-end, ensuring ledger closes are completed in line with timetables.
• Work closely with the Head of Business Systems, ICT teams, and external suppliers to align strategies, support upgrades, and resolve issues quickly.
• Stay up to date with accounting standards, public sector financial regulations, and emerging systems knowledge to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

About You 

We are looking for someone with:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, getting the best of systems, creating reports, and scoping budgeting/reporting tools.
• A proven track record in process improvement
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, software suppliers, and system stakeholders.
• Experience in leading change, training and coaching colleagues, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to influence and deliver results.

Why join this organisation

• A role with real impact at the heart of finance system development and innovation.
• Opportunities to shape processes, lead improvements, and make a difference across the organisation.
• A supportive environment with scope for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary, 30 days holiday + bank holidays + amazing local government pension scheme

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and play a key role in shaping our finance systems for the future, we’d love to hear from you.