Systems Officer (Finance)

at  Dover District Council

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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.

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.

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.

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.