Project Systems Accountant

Deekay Technical Recruitment

Remote-friendly
• 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
ERP FINANCIAL SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE,LEAD ON SYSTEM UPGRADE TO A NEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM,PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT

Brentwood Borough Council strives to provide high quality, efficient and value for money services and seeks continuous improvement in service delivery to meet the needs of the community. They are aiming to get the best outcome and achieve a good balance for residents, business and the economy in a way that celebrates Brentwood’s unique history and quality of life. To help achieve this they are recruiting for a Senior Accountant in their Financial Services Department.
  
The role will report to Systems Accountant.  Key responsibilities will include:
  
  • To develop, monitor and manage financial projects determined by the Council.
  • To work closely with the Accountancy team to feedback progress and outcomes.
  • Lead on systems upgrade to a new financial system.
  • Provide cover for the systems accountant.
  
  
The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure, to deliver positive outcomes. This role will suit an individual who has experience of working in a Local Government environment, Including substantial knowledge and understanding of budgeting and budgetary control. Experience in utilisation of financial management systems is desirable as is experience of MS Office suite products.
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