Shepway District Council, based in Folkestone, Kent, serves a population of 108,000 and covers a district of 140 square miles. The M20 offers easy access to London and the high speed rail service offers travel times to the capital of under an hour.

The council works to six key objectives:

• More Homes
• More Jobs
• Appearance Matters
• Health Matters
• Achieving Stability
• Delivering Excellence

This is an exciting new post that will give the successful candidate the opportunity to create real change. Managing the Systems and Transactions team, you will co-ordinate the maintenance of financial systems and ensure a range of financial transactions are processed and reconciled. But we’re also looking for somebody who has the ability review and implement efficient and streamlined financial processes.

To be successful you’ll need to come from a sound finance background, and have an understanding of financial information systems and controls. We’re also conscious that this might offer a career development opportunity for you so, if you’re pro-active and can operate with initiative, have a customer orientated approach, and have the ability to deliver and lead others through change, then we want to hear from you.

For an informal discussion please contact Lee Walker (Group Accountant) at lee.walker@shepway.gov.uk.

To apply please download our application documents which can be found under on our website: https://www.shepway.gov.uk/council-jobs/job-vacancies/senior-finance-systems-and-transactions-officer

The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is 12pm on Tuesday 27th March 2018.

Please return your application to recruitment@shepway.gov.uk or HR Services, Shepway District Council, Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY.