Address
SalaryThis role is fixed term for 12 months until 28 February 2025 due to maternity cover.
The Successful candidate will be required to carry out the following duties:
- Manage the Chart of Accounts
- Provide support for Oracle Financials, preferably in Fusion
- Support end-users on accounting systems (e.g., ICON and Oracle)
- Provision of financial information, advice, and guidance
- Review, transformation, development, and maintenance of financial business processes and systems control functions within the Council's financial management system(s)
- Support the production of the annual Statement of Accounts
- Assist in the annual budget setting process
- Supervise Accountancy Assistants/Trainees and deputize for Finance Business Partners as needed
Education Requirements
- Qualified Accounting Technician or equivalent or part qualified member of a chartered accounting body
Additional Information:
- The organisation is aiming to go live with Oracle Fusion in the upcoming financial year
- Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information
Hours
22 hours per week
The council operates hybrid working. This involves working from an agreed workplace location in the borough for at least two days a week.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours.
Supporting documents
Information for Applicants
Job Description
Personnel Specification
