Interim Systems Accountant (OneAdvance)

We're Hiring: Finance Lead - New Finance System Implementation Hybrid | Local Authority | High‑Profile Transformation Programme We're looking for an experienced Finance Systems Lead to play a pivotal role in the delivery of a new OneAdvance Financials system, supporting the migration from Agresso for one of our Local Authority clients. This is a key leadership position within a major transformation programme, offering the opportunity to shape the organisation's future financial systems and processes. About the Role As the Finance Lead, you'll work closely with the full‑time IT Project Manager and: Provide day‑to‑day project leadership across all finance workstreams Coordinate and manage a team of finance service specialists Act as the business-facing lead, ensuring smooth communication with stakeholders Oversee and guide the project Accountant, offering expertise in Local Authority best practice Ensure system design, chart structures, processes and controls align with operational and statutory requirements Drive integration across all functional areas to ensure there are no gaps between workstreams What Our Client is Looking For Experience delivering finance system implementations in a Local Authority OR strong local‑authority finance experience paired with system‑implementation experience in another sector Strong understanding of financial accounting, management accounting and local government processes Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and ensure delivery Excellent communication skills, with the ability to represent the project confidently at all levels Hands‑on approach with the ability to translate business needs into effective system solutions This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a transformative project that will have long‑term impact across the Council's financial operations. If you thrive in fast‑paced change environments and have strong finance systems expertise, please get in touch