Finance Management Systems Accountant

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater London is seeking an experienced Finance Management Systems Accountant to support their Financial Systems Team in maintaining Oracle Cloud ERP and EPM systems. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and experience with GL hierarchies in large organisations. The ideal candidate will handle user setup, financial reporting processes, and ensure compliance with Council policies while working 36 hours weekly. Salary is £500 daily.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Oracle Cloud ERP & EPM systems required.
• Experience in financial systems support within local government or large organisations sought.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support Oracle Cloud Financial Systems maintenance.
• Assist Finance Business Partners with queries.
• Maintain and reconcile General Ledger Sub-ledger.

Skills

Oracle Cloud ERP & EPM systems

Financial systems support

Microsoft Excel

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary

The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a Finance Management Systems Accountant (SO1 & POA) to support the Financial Systems Team in maintaining and developing the Councils Oracle Cloud ERP and EPM systems. The role involves user setup system maintenance, data integrity and supporting financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong Excel skills and experience with GL hierarchies and AP / AR or Projects functionality in large complex organisations.

Key Duties / Accountabilities

• Support Oracle Cloud Financial Systems maintenance ensuring accurate coding hierarchies and user access.
• Assist Finance Business Partners with queries via the call logging portal.
• Maintain and reconcile General Ledger Sub‑ledger and staffing establishments within the system.
• Support AP AR P2P and EPM systems and ensure proper access and reporting structures.
• Prepare system data reports and support month‑end and quarterly financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with Council policies, SERCOP rules and audit requirements.
• Assist in system upgrades, enhancements and project work as directed.
• Represent the Financial Systems Team as a subject matter expert where required.

Skills / Experience

• Strong knowledge of Oracle Cloud ERP & EPM systems (GL hierarchies, AP / AR, Projects).
• Experience in financial systems support within local government or large organisations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and month‑end processes.
• Experience in user setup, role management and system hierarchy maintenance.
• Strong analytical, organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to interpret financial data and assist in audits.
• Positive can‑do attitude and effective team‑working and communication skills.

Additional Information

Hours: 36 per week 09 : 0017 : 00.

Location: London Borough of Hillingdon.

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Daily Salary Salary: 500 - 500

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of Oracle Cloud ERP & EPM systems (GL hierarchies AP / AR Projects). Experience in financial systems support within local government or large organisations. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications. Understanding of accounting principles financial reporting and month‑end processes. Experience in user setup role management and system hierarchy maintenance. Strong analytical organisational and time management skills. Ability to interpret financial data and assist in audits. Positive can‑do attitude and effective teamworking and communication skills.

Key Skills

• Accounting Software
• Account Analysis
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• IFRS
• Asset Management
• Business Management
• Cash Management
• Sage
• Microsoft Excel
• E-Commerce
• Systems Analysis