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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in West Midlands, are looking for an experienced Corporate Financial Accountant to join their team and play a crucial role in their financial systems operations.        

Position: Corporate Financial Accountant (ERP Implementation)
Rate: Negotiable (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (June 2027) Possible Extension  

Purpose:

• You will bring your expertise to lead and support the small in house Finance team and will operate as the Councils ‘intelligent client’ in relation to engagement with the wider programme team including the external software implementation partner.

Job Responsibilities: 

• You will lead the delivery of the Finance and Accounting workstream within a wider programme that will seek to stabilise and optimise the core finance system ahead of implementing Unit4 HR/Payroll, replacing the Council’s existing solution. 
• As the Corporate Financial Accountant – ERP Implementation, you will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Finance and Accountancy, ensuring that the needs of finance business partnering, budget holders and corporate finance users are met. 
• You will play a key role in maintaining, developing, and optimising the finance system structure to support accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and organisational change.
• Act as the accountancy SME for Unit 4 ERP optimisation project for core financial systems together with integration with a new Unit 4 HR/Payroll module.
• You will ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the financial data model and associated reporting structures.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• CCAB Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA). 
• Proven track record in delivering financial ERP system implementation and financial management modernisation. 
• Demonstrable operational expert knowledge and experience with Unit4 ERP (Agresso). 
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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