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Job description

We are looking for someone to join our team at Bangor City Hall in the role of Systems Accountant. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

• This role is to support the maintenance, development and optimisation of financial systems, ensuring they are efficient, accurate and aligned with business objectives.
• The post bridges the finance and IT services. It is essential for optimising financial software, managing system integrations and providing data-driven insights to improve financial reporting and support informed business decisions.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Full Membership of a recognised accounting professional body (e.g., CIMA, ICAI, ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA).
• One year’s post qualification experience covering at least 2 of the following:
• Wide experience of financial reporting standards and accounting principles.
• Experience in financial management system configuration, upgrades, testing, troubleshooting and report writing.
• Experience in administration of financial management systems, including report writing and data extraction.
• Applicants must also consent to a pre-employment basic check with Access NI.
• To be flexible to work outside office hours if needed.

Desirable Skills

• Access to a suitable form of transport which will enable the post holder to meet the requirements of the post.

Further Information

Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.