Systems and Transactional Accountant

Huntingdonshire District Council; Godmanchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Systems and Transactional Accountant to lead the financial systems' administration. The role involves ensuring compliance, efficiency, and innovation in financial processes. Candidates should have a full AAT qualification or part CCAB qualification, along with expertise in finance systems administration. This position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth, aligning with the council’s values of accountability and teamwork.

Benefits

Flexitime

Collaborative working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proactive and skilled finance professional with technical expertise.
• Experience in finance systems administration and understanding of local government finance.
• Confidence to work effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and development of the TechnologyOne Financial Management System.
• Ensure compliance, integrity, and efficiency across all financial systems.
• Manage and enhance the council's financial systems.

Skills

Finance systems administration

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Collaboration

Education

Full AAT qualification or part CCAB qualification

Tools

TechnologyOne (T1)

Job description

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.

Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Job details

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial systems that underpin our council's success? We are seeking a Systems and Transactional Accountant to ensure our financial infrastructure is robust, efficient, and future-ready.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Finance team at a time of transformation and innovation. You will help us deliver seamless financial processes that support services across Huntingdonshire, enabling us to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and businesses.

About the role

In this key position, you will lead the administration and development of our TechnologyOne Financial Management System (FMS) and oversee the Transactional Finance team. Your work will ensure compliance, integrity, and efficiency across all financial systems and processes.

You will:

• Manage and enhance the council's financial systems, driving automation and innovation
• Provide technical expertise and training to colleagues at all levels
• Oversee BACS administration for payments and income collection
• Support treasury management, VAT, and purchase card processes
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver system upgrades and improvements
• Lead projects that integrate financial systems with wider council services.

Your role is critical to maintaining accurate financial information, enabling effective decision-making, and ensuring smooth financial operations across the council.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and skilled finance professional who combines technical expertise with strong communication and leadership abilities. You should have:

• Full AAT qualification or part CCAB qualification (essential)
• Experience in finance systems administration and a thorough understanding of local government finance
• Confidence to work effectively at all levels and deliver training to finance and non-finance staff
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience with TechnologyOne (T1), treasury management, and VAT is desirable but not essential.

By joining Huntingdonshire District Council, you will:

• Make a direct impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial operations
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation and professional growth
• Be part of a team dedicated to delivering excellent public services and improving community wellbeing.

If you are passionate about financial systems and ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

A basic DBS check will be required on appointment.

The closing date is 9am 24 December 2025 and interviews will be held the week commencing 5 January 2026.

However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!

For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.

Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.

Working for the council

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.