Interim Project Systems Accountant

Project Systems Accountant (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Chesterfield (Hybrid – 3 Days On-Site)
Salary: £35,000 – £43,000 
Start Date: Immediate

Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be exclusively partnering with a growing, forward-thinking business based in Chesterfield, currently undergoing a major transformation programme. As part of their exciting journey, they are seeking a Project Systems Accountant to support key process improvements and the implementation of a new ERP system.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this is a hands-on, project-focused role suited to a finance professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys driving operational change. You’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing transactional finance processes and ensuring the business is system-ready for ERP go-live.

• Support and improve credit control processes to enhance cash flow (including inbox management and data cleansing).

• Assist the Accounts Payable function, including supplier statement reconciliations and ledger housekeeping.

• Contribute to cash flow forecasting, fixed asset register maintenance, and other core financial accounting tasks.

• Drive process improvement initiatives across finance operations to increase efficiency.

• Collaborate on ERP system preparation, ensuring financial data integrity and smooth system integration.

• Experience: At least 3 years in a finance role, ideally with exposure to credit control, transactional finance, or system change projects.

• Technical Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and systems.

• Mindset: Proactive, solutions-focused, and adaptable with a natural drive for continuous improvement.

• Availability: Immediately available or able to start at short notice.

• Join a high-growth, innovative business at a critical point in its transformation journey.

• Work closely with a supportive and collaborative finance team.

• Make a real impact on financial processes and the successful implementation of a new ERP system.

• Gain valuable experience in project-based finance work, with opportunities to influence best practices.