Systems Administrator

Ipswich - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 27694 - 31022

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
Address: Endeavour House 8 Russell Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX
Salary: 27694 - 31022 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: Part Time 30 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

This role is open to part time and job share applications all of which will be assessed equally.

Join our team

We are looking for a Systems Administrator to join our FinanceTeam.

If you share our valuesand you are motivated to make a difference for our residents clients and communities we would love to hear from you.

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated problem solver to manage the day to day running of the councils Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Key tasks will include:

respond to and manage the ERP system support mailbox ensuring that queries are dealt with and resolved in a timely manner
provide customer service to colleagues across the Councils on the ERP system
maintain monitor and review system processes interfaces and procedures
support the development of the ERP system covering purchase to pay (P2P) accounts payable general ledger accounts receivable budget/forecasting and monthly quarterly and annual reporting
keep relevant practices systems and financial procedures up to date and undertake checks to ensure they operate accurately and effectively
as required support colleagues and work with relevant partners to ensure robust and accurate financial information

About you

You should have experience of using financial systems (preferably Unit 4) and working in a finance department. You will demonstrate a good understanding of the financial and accounting environment.

We are looking for a team player who is highly co-operative and effective when working with others. You should be able to prioritise and manage tasks and apply a flexible approach to problem solving.

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and Finance systems are essential for this role.

About us

At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live work visit and invest in.

We serve around 200000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public private and voluntary sectors.

We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work with:

60 conservation areas
two National Landscapes
many picturesque market towns

It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year rising to 31 days after 5 years).
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
Private Health Care Options.
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
Paid volunteering days.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).
Great learning and development opportunities.

For more information visit ourEmployee Benefits page.

Our ways of working

We believe work is what we do not just where we go.

We work in a hybrid way with a mix of office home and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration helping our teams to thrive.

We are committed to equality diversity and inclusion providing opportunity and ambition for all supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.

For more information

For an informal discussion please contact Kath Froudby either calling or emailing

Please read theJob Description and Person before applying for this job opportunity.

Closing date: 11.55 pm 15 March 2026.

How to apply

Please ensure your:

application form is fully completed including employment and education history
supporting statement clearly addresses how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DescriptionBabergh and Mid Suffolk District CouncilsAddress: Endeavour House 8 Russell Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BXSalary: 27694 - 31022 per annum (pro rata)Hours: Part Time 30 hours per weekContract: PermanentThis role is open to part time and job share applications all of which will be assessed eq...