Systems Accountant

Tempting Recruitment; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 101.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Tempting Recruitment is assisting a local authority in East London to recruit a Systems Accountant for a 4-month period. The role focuses on managing and configuring financial systems, ensuring data integrity, and supporting both finance and non-finance users.

The ideal candidate will have AAT CCAB or related degree qualifications with relevant local government experience, and will be capable of maintaining governance structures and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualificações

• AAT qualified, CCAB part qualified or Degree in Finance related subject + 1 year experience, or AAT qualified + 2 years experience.
• Experience in a local government environment or similar organisation.
• System finance experience in maintaining scheme of delegation / controls and governance.

Responsabilidades

• Manage daily operations and configuration of financial systems, ensuring data accuracy, financial integrity and segregation of duties.
• Conduct regular data cleansing and integrity checks, including large or unusual transactions, to keep the system accurate.
• Maintain core structures, including the chart of accounts, user access and approval hierarchies.
• Provide day-to-day support to finance and non-finance users on system access and queries.
• Monitor transactional activity and system processes to ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, internal policies and data protection requirements.

Conhecimentos

AAT qualified

CCAB part qualified

Finance degree

Formação

AAT qualified

CCAB part qualified

Degree in Finance related subject

Descrição da vaga

26th October, 2026

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a local authority in East London, are looking for an experienced Systems Accountant to join their team and play a crucial role in their financial operations.

Position

Systems Accountant

Location

East London

Contract

4 months (Possible Extension)

Duties

• Manage daily operations and configuration of financial systems, ensuring data accuracy, financial integrity and segregation of duties.
• Conduct regular data cleansing and integrity checks, including large or unusual transactions, to keep the system accurate.
• Maintain core structures, including the chart of accounts, user access and approval hierarchies.
• Provide day-to-day support to finance and non-finance users on system access and queries.
• Monitor transactional activity and system processes to ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, internal policies and data protection requirements.

Job Requirements

• Minimum qualifications or memberships required AAT qualified, CCAB part qualified or Degree in Finance related subject + 1 year experience, or AAT qualified + 2 years experience.
• Previous experince working within a local government environment or a similar orgnanisation.
• System finance experience in maintaining scheme of delegation / controls and governance.
• Experience in training or guiding budget managers to effectively use of financial systems.

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.