Financial Systems Accountant

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council is a fast-paced and ambitious Council, a friendly place to work with a strong team spirit, and enthusiastic colleagues that share our ambitions.

From investing in new housing, retail and leisure facilities – including our flagship development, The Rise in Redhill - to launching an extended social and events offer for all ages from our three community centres, we are proud of our track record of delivering for the borough.

Working towards a greener future, our Environmental Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan the Council has committed to making our operations carbon neutral by 2030 while supporting residents and local businesses to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Like every local authority Reigate & Banstead is finding it increasingly challenging to balance the budget as costs rise and resources are under pressure, however the Council is starting from a sound financial base with buoyant earmarked reserves and no long-term debt.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Finance Team!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated individual to maintain our  finance systems. You’ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills and will be well supported in your role.  A comprehensive handover will be given for this vitally important role.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the implementation, management, security, development, and performance of the Council’s core financial system Unit 4 (BWO) and any related systems.

The post holder will work closely with the Finance Team to ensure that high quality finance information is available to stakeholders.

You’ll help enforce good governance and controls over all finance systems.

About the Person:

• Experienced in working with Unit 4 (BWO)
• Experience in working with systems that interface with the core finance system.
• Supportive, flexible and a positive attitude. A team player, working collaboratively across the council.
• Brings a meticulous approach and can work to deadlines.
• Excellent self -organisational skills.
• A qualified Accountant (CCAB/CIMA).

Staff Benefits

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail Lisa Nyon, Chief Finance Officer (lisa.nyon@reigate-banstead.gov.uk) so a time can be arranged. We look forward to receiving your application.

You can also reach out to our recruitment partners at Allen Lane. To do so please contact Jack Murphy at jackmurphy@allenlane.co.uk or on 07921 335 786.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing date:     Sunday 2 February 2025

Interview date:   To be confirmed

Values and Behaviours

Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us.

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