Projects Systems Accountant

# Projects Systems Accountant Location: Brentwood (Hybrid Working) Rate: 35.00 per hour PAYE Contract: 6 Months initially Hours: 37 hours per week (3 or 4 days per week will also be considered) The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Projects Systems Accountant to join a busy local authority finance team on a 9-12 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong financial systems experience to lead key projects, support system improvements and work collaboratively with Finance and ICT teams to deliver effective financial management solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead financial systems projects, upgrades and the ongoing development of the Council''s corporate financial management systems. Support and monitor key finance projects, providing regular updates on progress, risks and outcomes. Act as the specialist advisor on financial systems, ensuring robust processes, controls and reporting are maintained. Manage system configuration, user access, testing, training and stakeholder engagement across the organisation. Work closely with Finance and ICT teams to deliver system enhancements and resolve technical issues. Support budget monitoring, year-end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting activities. Contribute to budgeting, budgetary control and the production of accurate financial reports. Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and efficiencies. About You To be successful in this ..... full job details .....