
Systems and Transactions Team Leader
Please apply online via the link provided.
Join Our Finance Team as a Systems & Transactions Team Leader!
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a talent for systems management and team leadership? Folkestone & Hythe District Council is looking for a dynamic Systems & Transactions Team Leader to join our Finance team. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of our financial transactions and systems team.
As the Systems & Transactions Team Leader, you will:
- - Lead and manage a team of Systems Support and Finance Officers, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of financial transactions.
- - Play a key role in the implementation and maintenance of our new finance system.
- - Run standardised financial system reports as required.
- - Process interface files and reconcile opening and closing balances.
- - Ensure the integrity of financial data.
- - Assist with month-end and year-end procedures, and maintain the financial chart of accounts.
What We're Looking For:
- Qualifications: A-C Maths and English GCSE or equivalent experience. Minimum AAT Part Qualified Accountant.
- Experience: At least 2 years of recent and relevant experience in a financial environment, with knowledge of electronic payments systems and financial administration.
What We Offer:
- Flexible Working: Support for agile and hybrid working.
- Generous Leave: Up to 31 days of holiday plus bank holidays, flexi-time, birthday leave, and Christmas office closure.
- Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Family-Friendly Initiatives: A range of support for your family needs.
- Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and various health initiatives.
- Additional Perks: Discounts on shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, and more.
Closing date for receipt of all completed applications is 11:59pm on 31st July 2025
Interviews will be held in August, dates to be confirmed.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jo Robinson – Corporate Debt and Business Rates Manager: Email: Jo.Robinson@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk, Tel: 01303 853350
Salary range
- £37,204 - £42,285 per year