A Finance Systems and Control Accountant opportunity in a future focussed local authority close to London Your new company Woking Borough Council is a forward-thinking and inclusive local authority, committed to delivering efficient and effective public services. With a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement, we are dedicated to ensuring robust financial management and system integrity across the organisation. We are now seeking a Finance Systems and Control Accountant to play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing our Financial Management System, paying £46,570 - £54,396 pa.Your new role As the Finance Systems and Control Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the Council''s Financial Management System is fit for purpose, resilient, and aligned with operational and legislative requirements. You will lead on system maintenance, upgrades, and user support, while also managing control account reconciliations and supporting the systems aspects of the corporate closure of accounts. This role is key to ensuring the integrity, security, and effectiveness of financial systems and controls across the Council.What you''ll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will need:Strong experience in financial systems administration and control account management.A solid understanding of financial processes, statutory reporting, and year-end procedures.Technical proficiency in financial software systems and the ability to liaise with IT and software provider