26th October, 2026
Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a local authority in East London, are looking for an experienced Systems Accountant to join their team and play a crucial role in their financial operations.
Position: Systems Accountant
Location: East London
Contract: 4 months (Possible Extension)
Duties:
- Manage daily operations and configuration of financial systems, ensuring data accuracy, financial integrity and segregation of duties.
- Conduct regular data cleansing and integrity checks, including large or unusual transactions, to keep the system accurate.
- Maintain core structures, including the chart of accounts, user access and approval hierarchies.
- Provide day-to-day support to finance and non-finance users on system access and queries.
- Monitor transactional activity and system processes to ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, internal policies and data protection requirements.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum qualifications or memberships required AAT qualified, CCAB part qualified or Degree in Finance related subject + 1 year experience, or AAT qualified + 2 years experience.
- Previous experince working within a local government environment or a similar orgnanisation.
- System finance experience in maintaining scheme of delegation / controls and governance.
- Experience in training or guiding budget managers to effectively use of financial systems.
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tyrese.gb@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tyrese on 020 3854 4909 to discuss further.
To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment
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