Corporate Financial Accountant

12-Month Contract Role with a Local Authority
Summary

• This role serves as the Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Councils ERP transformation programme. The position is pivotal in leading the design implementation and optimisation of the Unit4 ERP system. It ensures robust financial control accurate reporting and modernised finance processes delivering a unified financial truth across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance SME efforts for the Unit4 ERP implementation and optimisation including integration with HR and Payroll systems.
• Design and implement modern financial processes controls and reporting frameworks in line with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Own and optimise the Chart of Accounts (CoA) including coding structures dimensions workflows and hierarchies.
• Ensure financial systems provide accurate timely and meaningful reporting to support budgeting forecasting and statutory accounts.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in delivering ERP financial system implementations ideally with Unit4 (Agresso).
• Strong background in financial accounting and reporting ideally at Corporate or Chief Accountant level.
• Experience in finance transformation and modernisation programmes.
• Extensive experience in designing and managing complex Chart of Accounts structures.

Essential Qualifications

• CCAB qualified (ACA ACCA CIMA or CIPFA).
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capability.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.

Additional Information

• RATE: TBC
• Dudley / Hybrid / Remote
• We operate on a bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes on 29th June 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

You will be a highly experienced and CCAB qualified Accountant who will operate a the Accounting Financial Control and Reporting Subject Matter Expert (SME) in relation to the Councils programme to transition to a Unit 4 ERP system

Required

Education:

You will be a highly experienced and CCAB qualified Accountant who will operate a the Accounting Financial Control and Reporting Subject Matter Expert (SME) in relation to the Councils programme to transition to a Unit 4 ERP system