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 (2-3 days on-site per week), 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.