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Finance Management Systems Accountant
- Posted 17 November 2025
- Salary 500
- LocationHillingdon UB10 United Kingdom
- Job type Contract
- Sector Interim & Executive Management
- ReferenceRQ1641920
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 Council’s 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 (Sample):
• 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 teamworking and communication skills.
Additional Information:
• Hours: 36 per week, 09:00–17:00.
• Location: London Borough of Hillingdon.