Accountant - Finance

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial systems that underpin our council’s success? We are seeking a Systems and Transactional Accountant to ensure our financial infrastructure is robust, efficient, and future-ready.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Finance team at a time of transformation and innovation. You will help us deliver seamless financial processes that support services across Huntingdonshire, enabling us to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and businesses.
In this key position, you will lead the administration and development of our TechnologyOne Financial Management System (FMS) and oversee the Transactional Finance team. Your work will ensure compliance, integrity, and efficiency across all financial systems and processes.
Manage and enhance the council’s financial systems, driving automation and innovation
Provide technical expertise and training to colleagues at all levels
Oversee BACS administration for payments and income collection
Support treasury management, VAT, and purchase card processes
Lead projects that integrate financial systems with wider council services.
Your role is critical to maintaining accurate financial information, enabling effective decision-making, and ensuring smooth financial operations across the council.
We are looking for a proactive and skilled finance professional who combines technical expertise with strong communication and leadership abilities. Full AAT qualification or part CCAB qualification (essential)
Experience in finance systems administration and a thorough understanding of local government finance
Confidence to work effectively at all levels and deliver training to finance and non-finance staff
Experience with TechnologyOne (T1), treasury management, and VAT is desirable but not essential.
Make a direct impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial operations
Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation and professional growth
Be part of a team dedicated to delivering excellent public services and improving community wellbeing.
If you are passionate about financial systems and ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you
A basic DBS check will be required on appointment.
The closing date is 9am 24 December 2025 and interviews will be held the week commencing 5 January 2026.
For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.
Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.