At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial systems projects and support key finance initiatives.
- Company: Join a Local Authority in Essex with a focus on community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid working, and contract flexibility.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in local governance while enhancing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial management systems and stakeholder collaboration.
The predicted salary is between 45 - 45 £ per hour.
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)
Project Systems Accountant in Essex employer: Opus People Solutions
Opus People Solutions is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff. With a supportive work culture in Barrow-in-Furness, employees enjoy flexible hours, opportunities for overtime, and a commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards in a collaborative kitchen environment. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters personal growth.
