Systems Administrator, Ipswich

• Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
• Address: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
• Salary: £27,694 - £31,022 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 Finance Team .
If you share our values and 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 200,000 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 our Employee 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 Froud by either calling or emailing

Please read the Job 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.