Corporate Accountant
BBBH62749_1782820488
Posted: 30/06/2026
- £500 - £600 per day
- West Midlands
- Temporary
Corporate Financial Accountant - ERP Implementation
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Corporate Financial Accountant to support a major Unit4 ERP optimisation and HR/Payroll implementation programme.
This is a senior interim assignment focused on financial systems improvement, Chart of Accounts design, financial controls, reporting structures and finance process modernisation.
What's on Offer
Rate: £500 - £600 per day
Contract length: 18 months
Full-time
Hybrid / remote working to be confirmed
Start: ASAP / subject to notice
The Role
The successful candidate will act as the Finance and Accountancy SME within a wider ERP programme, supporting the optimisation of the Council's existing Unit4 core finance system and future implementation of Unit4 HR/Payroll.
Key responsibilities:
· Acting as the Finance SME for the Unit4 ERP optimisation programme.
· Leading finance input across Chart of Accounts design, coding structures, workflows and reporting hierarchies.
· Supporting the move from manual spreadsheet-led reporting to system-driven financial reporting.
· Ensuring strong financial controls, governance and data integrity across the finance system.
· Supporting budget holder self-service, management reporting, forecasting and statutory reporting requirements.
· Working with Finance, IT, HR, Audit, operational stakeholders and external implementation partners.
· Supporting training, documentation and knowledge transfer to the permanent finance team.
About You
You will ideally have:
· CCAB qualification - CIPFA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
· Strong Local Authority finance experience.
· Demonstrable Unit4 / Agresso experience.
· Experience supporting ERP implementation, optimisation or finance transformation.
· Strong Chart of Accounts design / development experience.
· Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and reporting requirements.
· Experience working with senior stakeholders across Finance, IT and wider corporate services.
This role could suit a Chief Accountant, Technical Accountant, Systems Accountant, ERP Finance Lead or Finance Transformation specialist with strong Unit4 and Local Authority experience.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
INDSCGBR
We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300.
If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV , including your details. T&Cs apply.
Brad Robertson
Senior Consultant