Finance and Procurement System Development Support Officer

Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 per annum  Hours per week: 37 hours  Interview date: Week Commencing 3 August 2026   Our Finance service provides expert support that helps the council deliver reliable and high-quality public services. These services work closely across the organisation to make informed decisions, use public money wisely and plan for the long term so that we can continue to deliver positive outcomes for our communities.   In this key role, you will provide comprehensive support across a variety of Finance, Accountancy and Procurement functions. You will be responsible for reviewing, developing and consulting on changes to ORACLE and other finance systems to improve efficiencies through better processes and management information.   You will work closely with the Systems and Process Improvement Lead to gather requirements from teams across the Finance service, contributing to strategic improvement roadmaps for all processes and identifying areas for development.      The Support Officer should be educated to HNC or NVQ Level 4 in a relevant profession or demonstrate equivalent experience.    The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships. They will also demonstrate excellent workload management, with the capacity to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. In addition, they will have the ability to interpret and analyse data accurately.    Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/why-us]. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity. Contact details  Gareth Jones, Financial Operations Delivery Manager at Gareth.jones@wiltshire.gov.uk [Gareth.jones@wiltshire.gov.uk] Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application. Application criteria Please download and read the role description and person specification [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/20843/OS08-2927-Finance-Procurement-System-Development-Support-Officer/pdf/OS08-2927_Finance___Procurement_System_Development_Support_Officer.pdf]carefully before you apply. We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.  Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion [https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/equality-diversity-public-sector-duty&data=04|01|Bethany.Farrer@wiltshire.gov.uk|151f7da412574c942b8e08d948674193|5546e75e3be14813b0ff26651ea2fe19|0|0|637620430580127574|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|1000&sdata=5CkvE0a359djyKPfpad1RWNIfayHtAmrr4s+KbvYZzw=&reserved=0] Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-2-disability-confident-employer] Application process [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/help-and-support] Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.