Job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Systems Administrator to support the administration, reconciliation, and issue resolution of financial systems within a busy finance team.

• This role is ideal for someone part-qualified in accounting with an interest or experience in systems administration, data handling, or ETL development.

• Working alongside the systems team, the post holder will contribute to both business-as-usual tasks and upcoming finance system transformation projects.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Administering and supporting core financial systems, including e5 Financials and Civica WebPay2.

• Assisting in the implementation of a new finance system (TechnologyOne – OneCouncil).

• Performing regular reconciliations and resolving system issues via the helpdesk.

• Ensuring financial systems are secure, efficient, and fit for purpose.

• Developing and maintaining robust system processes in line with accounting standards.

• Supporting business intelligence and data administration tasks.

• Creating and updating financial system documentation, including user guidance and training material.

• Contributing to ongoing system projects and identifying areas for process improvement.

• Liaising with finance teams and wider departments to support reporting and transactional activities.

• Delivering clear and professional communication to stakeholders across varying levels.

Skills/Experience:

• Experience working within a finance or accountancy function.

• Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments with competing deadlines.

• Strong critical thinking skills with a creative, solutions-driven approach.

• High attention to detail, with accuracy in both data input and reporting.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

• Resilient under pressure, with a calm and flexible approach.

• Demonstrated ability to motivate peers and promote a positive team environment.

• Knowledge of systems administration or ETL development (e.g. ITIL framework).

• Familiarity with business intelligence or data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI).

• Advanced Excel or MS Office suite experience.

• Experience producing clear and concise reports for a range of stakeholders.

Additional Information:

• Part-qualified (or actively studying towards) CCAB qualification (e.g. AAT, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA).

• Working Hours: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:30.

Finance Systems Administrator

Job description

Karina Nazarenko