East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's finance teamas a System and Transaction Manager.
The role:
This is a newly created role within the Finance team, with responsibility for the operational management of the Systems and Transaction (Payables & Receivables) teams, ensuring the production of key performance data and the delivery of timely and professional reporting.
You will lead and manage VAT accounting processes for the Council in line with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) guidelines and act as the main point of contact within the Council for VAT related matters.
The role includes a range of tasks and opportunities, such as contributing to the production of the Council’s Statement of Accounts, and acting as lead, representing the Council on key financial system project workstreams, alongside both internal and external partners, contributing to change and improvement.
You will aim to contribute to the progression of various corporate initiatives in accordance and to ensure the Council is compliant with all relevant policies, financial legislation, and statutory requirements.
Working in collaboration with colleagues, you will ensure that the whole service is delivered in a professional manner in accordance with relevant statutory requirements and policies.
What you will need:
Ideally you will be CCAB qualified, although significant experience in a similar role with a desire to achieve qualifications will be considered.
We are seeking someone who has advanced technical knowledge and experience relating to systems and Local Authority accounting and who has experience in improving control and processes surrounding this.
Knowledge of VAT requirements, both regulations and accounting is essential although further training can be provided.
Experience of successful operation delivery within a changing environment would be advantageous along with the ability to understand with complex financial reporting issues.
Communication skills are key as you will be dealing with colleagues across East Suffolk Council at all levels, so self-awareness and political awareness in decision making is also key.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube)
Here are some of the main benefits:
Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
Local government pension scheme
Flexible working arrangements
Learning and development tailored to your role
A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
Find more information about what we offer in ourbenefits brochure (pdf)
The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
To find out more
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Danielle Patterson by emailing Danielle.patterson@eastsuffolk.gov.uk.
Closing date: 11am, 30th July 2026.
Interview date: w/c 3rd August 2026
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification System and Transaction Manager
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx) Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Reimagine the possibilities.
As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.
As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.
By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.
We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.
