SHBC – System Administrator and Business Partner
Job Description
We are looking to appoint a System Administrator to be the lead officer in maintaining and developing our well established Civica Finance System.
You will work as part of the Finance Team providing high quality management information. You will also spend time training and supporting service managers from other departments to make more effective use of the accounting and purchasing systems.
Your key duties will include:
- Management of day to day operation of the Councils ledger, including maintenance of user access rights, accounting periods and ledger codes
- Designing and running reports to assist with budget monitoring, government returns and final accounts
- Provision of training to non-finance staff
- Managing upgrades and enhancements to the system
- Production of and enhancement of financial reports
- Completion of regular reconciliations to ensure accuracy of accounting records
There is also scope for you to use your skills and experience to assist with the continuous improvement and development of key financial systems and processes, ensuring they are implemented consistently and robustly across the Council.
You will be AAT qualified or have equivalent experience, and have experience of financial systems administration, preferably in local government. Ability to design reports using Crystal or other database tools would be advantageous.
Knowledge of Civica Financials is not essential as training will be provided.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Sheena Adrian, Financial Services on 01276 707259
Closing date for applications: Monday 5 December
Interview date: Thursday 8 December
