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Project Systems Accountant

Posted 17th July 2026

REFERENCE

32165_1784283213

Location
Brentwood, Essex
Salary
Up to£45/hr
Job Type
Contract
Job Discipline
Accounting & Finance

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, 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.

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