Systems Officer (Finance)

Job Description

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This is a part time fixed term post of up to 28 hours per week, and up to 12 months to cover maternity leave.

The post may end sooner if the post holder returns early.

Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes.

A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel. We have a range of roles with potential for growth and further opportunities. As an employer, we’re proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivery services they are passionate about.

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time maternity cover position within our Finance team.

This role will be leading in the development of our financial systems, working towards implementing new and improved systems and processed, supporting the Finance team working efficiently. You will achieve this by working with colleagues to identify opportunities for improved processes and procedures to enhance the service for the benefit of our customers, both internal and external.

What Are We Looking For?

If you enjoy problem solving and have some experience of working with Finance systems, then this role may be for you. Further details about the role can be found on the attached job description or do call should you prefer to discuss.

We are flexible with the contracted hours for this post and would be interested in hearing from anyone who is able to work a minimum or 20 hours per week to 28 hours per week. Please highlight this on your application form.

Please note this position is expected to run until November 2025 or on return of the current postholder if sooner.

What Do We Offer?

We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel. We also offer a wide range of benefits, such as:

• Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
• Hybrid working after initial on the job training
• Generous annual leave provision
• Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre
• On-site parking

Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.

The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

What Are You Waiting For?

If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact Matthew Robinson, Strategic Accountant (Revenue), on matthew.robinson@dover.gov.uk or on 01304 872185.

Interview date to be confirmed.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £32,491.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 28 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dover CT16: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dover CT16

Application deadline: 02/02/2025
Reference ID: DDC0701