Project Systems Accountant

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Project Systems Accountant within a Local Authority client based in Essex.

The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working, and £35-£45 per hour Umbrella dependent on experience, with a contract length of 9-12 months. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:

• Lead on financial systems projects, upgrades and ongoing development of the Council's corporate financial management systems * Support and monitor key finance projects, providing regular updates on progress and outcomes * Act as a specialist advisor on financial systems, ensuring robust processes, controls and reporting * Manage system configuration, user access, testing, training and stakeholder engagement across the organisation * Work closely with Finance and ICT teams to deliver system improvements and resolve technical issues * Support budget monitoring, year-end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting activities

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Financial management systems within a Local Government environment * Budgeting, budgetary control and financial reporting * Finance system upgrades, implementations or finance transformation projects * Stakeholder management and working collaboratively across Finance and ICT teams * AAT qualified, part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent desirable) * Previous experience within Local Government

If this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number.