Finance Management Systems Accountant

A Local Authority are looking to appoint a Finance Management Systems Accountant on an interim basis. Spencer Clarke Group are working with the client to identify a strong systems-focused finance professional with Oracle Fusion experience., This interim role offers the opportunity to support a large Local Authority in maintaining, developing and enhancing their Oracle Cloud (ERP & EPM) financial systems. Working within the Strategic Finance team, you will ensure system accuracy, user access governance, correct financial structures, and smooth month-end and year-end processes.

You'll work closely with the Team Leader - Oracle Cloud Support to provide expert system guidance, respond to technical queries, and ensure the financial system remains aligned to council structures, reporting requirements and statutory obligations.

• Support the Team Leader in maintaining and developing the Council's Oracle Cloud ERP & EPM systems.
• Ensure the financial system reflects the correct organisational and budget structures to support accountability across the authority.
• Manage and update system master data, including setting up and ending financial codes in line with SERCOP and internal approval processes.
• Support the setup, review and disabling of system users, ensuring correct permissions, segregation of duties and delegated authority.
• Assist with system reconciliation tasks, including staffing establishment reconciliation and alignment with budget holders.
• Monitor system interfaces and ensure income and expenditure processes remain accurate and fully functional.
• Produce system data and reports as requested to support financial reporting, audit, and statutory processes.
• Maintain up-to-date working knowledge of the Council's general ledger and related financial modules (AP, AR, P2P, Payroll, Income).
• Respond to internal and external audit queries, supporting investigations and providing required system information.
• (For POA grade) Take responsibility for specific financial models, support month-end roll-forwards, and assist in system upgrades/enhancement testing.

• Experience working within local government finance or a similarly complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Experience supporting or maintaining financial systems, ideally Oracle Cloud ERP/EPM.
• Strong Excel and IT skills, with the ability to interpret data and resolve system-based issues.
• Ability to manage deadlines, work independently, and support colleagues across Finance.
• Positive, proactive and solution-focused attitude.
• AAT qualification or part-CCAB (desirable but not essential depending on grade).
• Willingness to work flexibly.

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities. Our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will provide expert career support throughout your assignment. When you join us, you will receive: * Access to a wide range of interim and permanent roles * Free DBS checks * Post-placement aftercare * Loyalty reward scheme & regular competitions for our agency professionals We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300.