Systems and Transactions Team Leader

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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