Fixed Term Systems Accountant (QLDC)

Lakes District Council is at the very heart of a dynamic community. Our services are essential to the people in our region and include infrastructure development, community recreational facilities and planning, building and other regulatory services.

We’re proud to be QLDC, and in response to the growth the district has experienced over recent years, QLDC has itself experienced substantial growth. We genuinely believe in developing our people and providing them with all the tools and opportunities needed to succeed.

About the role:
As a Systems Accountant, you’ll support the Finance Team by maintaining compliance, optimising financial data in TechnologyOne, and managing system controls. You'll play a key role in the TechnologyOne CiA migration and other financial projects, ensuring smooth implementation and ongoing support.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Supporting the Finance Teams in using TechnologyOne, improving processes, and resolving system issues.
• Maintaining finance compliance by reviewing policies, procedures, and controls, and documenting processes in ProMapp.
• Driving continuous improvement, enhancing efficiency, risk management, and financial insights.
• Developing and maintaining financial reports using XLOne, dashboards, and system variables for accurate reporting.
• Contributing to key finance projects, including system maintenance, charge controls, and strategy execution.

What you'll bring:
You will bring 5+ years of experience in systems accounting and process improvement, with a strong background in commercial accounting and business planning. Skilled in project coordination, continuous improvement, and financial system configuration, you will have expert-level Excel proficiency (including VBA and macros).

To best succeed in this role, you’ll have:

• A balanced and informed approach to problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to take on responsibility and use initiative to prioritise work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining relationships across a broad range of sectors at a senior level

To apply, please follow the link or for any questions please contact Paddy Cribb, Finance Director on [email protected].

Applications close: Wednesday 2nd April

Please note we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application.