System Accountant
Alfa AI
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Kidlington
Contract type: Full time

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.
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