Accountant (NER) - Exec
Redbridge Council
Role
Who You Are
An experienced finance professional with a background in implementing financial systems in a local authority setting. You possess strong leadership skills and are able to effectively guide and manage a diverse project team. Your expertise in both local authority best practices and financial accounting makes you a valuable asset in ensuring the successful transition to the new finance system.
What the Job Involves
As the Finance Lead, you will oversee the delivery of the OneAdvance Financial system and manage its migration from Agresso and ASH Debtors. You will work in tandem with the IT Project Manager, providing daily leadership and ensuring seamless integration across the various service specialists involved in the project. Additionally, you will offer guidance to the project team Accountant, focusing on local authority best practices and financial management. Your role will also include acting as the outward business-focused representative of the project.
Skills
- Financial system implementation experience
- Local authority accounting knowledge
- Strong leadership and team management
- Project management skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Guidance on best practice financial management