Finance Officer (Systems Control)

We''re looking for an aspiring Systems Accountant to lead and safeguard our core financial systems within a high-profile public sector environment based in Leeds. This is a hands-on, influential role for someone who enjoys technical ownership, improving controls, and making systems work better for people.The roleYou''ll be the technical lead for our end-to-end finance systems, covering:General ledger, AP/AR, procurement, budgeting, payroll, cash and banking systemsSystem controls, compliance and audit readiness (including GDPR, IFRS/CIPFA)Finance system contracts and supplier performanceFinancial system training, guidance and user-friendly documentationHigh-quality reporting, data extracts and support for initiatives such as the National Fraud InitiativeSystem support for budget monitoring and year-end accounts productionYou''ll work closely with finance colleagues, auditors, system providers and senior stakeholders, using your expertise to challenge, improve and modernise ways of working while maintaining strong internal controls.About youYou''ll likely be:Degree-qualified or experienced in financial systems controlPart-qualified (or working towards) AAT / accounting qualification, or equivalent experienceConfident working with complex finance systems in a Local Authority or public sector environmentAn advanced Excel user, comfortable translating data into insightA clear communicator who can influence, train and build trusted relationshipsYou''re organised, forward-thinking ..... full job details .....