Oracle Systems Accountant

Salary range: £66,378 - £69,984 p.a. incl. London weighting

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

Apply now and help us transform financial operations with Oracle Cloud

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping financial systems for a forward-thinking council? We're looking for an Oracle Systems Accountant to act as the Council's professional accounting and systems lead for Oracle Cloud.

This is a pivotal role where you'll bridge the gap between finance and technology, ensuring robust financial processes and data integrity across our Oracle Cloud platform.

You'll be the go-to expert for system upgrades, troubleshooting, and delivering data-driven insights that inform key business decisions. If you thrive on solving complex problems and driving innovation, this role is for you.

The role will lead and optimise Oracle Cloud financial systems to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Configure budgeting tools, resolve issues, and deliver advanced reports.

Acting as the key liaison between finance teams and Oracle Cloud Support, driving automation, system enhancements, and data integrity. Providing strategic financial advice, oversee statutory reporting, and mentor staff while leading cross-functional projects.

The Person

We are looking for an individual who will act as the key liaison between finance teams and Oracle Cloud Support, driving automation, system enhancements, and data integrity.

You will play a key role in bridging the gap between Finance and IT, ensuring financial systems are accurate, integrated, and well-controlled.

Provide strategic financial advice, oversee statutory reporting, and mentor staff while leading cross-functional projects. A CIPFA-qualified professional (or equivalent) with hands-on Oracle Cloud expertise across Financials, EPM, and Projects.

Proven leader in financial systems within complex organisations, combining deep knowledge of accounting and statutory reporting with advanced data skills in OTBI, SQL, and BI Publisher (or similar technologies).

Experienced in driving strategic improvements, managing budgets and teams, and influencing stakeholders through clear communication and actionable insights. Skilled at identifying and resolving root causes to prevent recurrence.

Join a forward-thinking team driving innovation in financial systems, play a pivotal role in Brent's carbon-neutral mission by 2030, and thrive in a collaborative environment with real opportunities for growth.

Our Offer to You

In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:

• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service
• Very generous employer pension contribution
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided)
• A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave
• Access to affordable parking nearby
• Access to our Zipcar scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling
• Season ticket loan for public transport
• Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities
• Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.

Closing date: 30 November :59)

Additional Information

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on

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