RQ1754427 – Project Systems Accountant

– Hybrid working in Brentwood

– £35 PAYE

– 9-12 months contract

• 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 with Finance and ICT teams to deliver system improvements and resolve technical issues

• Support budget monitoring, year-end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting activities

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