Assistant Systems Accountant in UK

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Assistant Systems Accountant

About the role:

Wirral Borough Council is seeking an experienced and talented individual to join our dynamic finance team.

You will work as part of a team responsible for maintaining the finance/ERP system utilised across the organisation whilst supporting the Senior Finance Manager in all systems related matters and related engagement with personnel across the organisation.

About the candidate:

As an Assistant Systems Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence and provide accurate, timely and comprehensive financial information and analysis to inform decision making and financial management activities.

Your experience should include working in a finance/accountancy role and have had experience of using financial systems.

For more information or an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Chris Kelly on email

Interviews to be held on either 2nd or 3rd May 2024.

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