Project Systems Accountant

Project Systems Accountant

Cirencester (2 days WFH)

12 month FTC

£50,000 - £55,000

Project Accountant role in a growing Cirencester business, helping in the delivery and implementation of new ERP systems as well as other smaller projects for the Finance function. A hands-on role, requiring someone to drive the implementation project, engage with a range of internal stakeholders and have the requisite accounting experience to be able to backfill accountants who themselves will be involved in the ERP implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end ERP implementation projects for finance function ensuring data accuracy, reporting, and maintaining system integrity.
• Understanding business requirements and transferring that knowledge into new ERP systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align financial strategies with ERP capabilities.
• Mentor and train the finance team to maximise ERP system efficiency.
• Build strong relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the transformation journey.
• Monitor post-implementation performance, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ensure systems meet compliance, financial reporting, audit and operational needs.
• Writing test scripts for the new ERP system
• Providing cover for wider finance team and ensuring accurate and consistent financial reporting
• Evaluate the current financial systems, reporting and processes to identify areas for improvement until the new ERP systems are implemented
• Develop MIS reporting to help drive business growth.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and commercial acumen.
• Naturally curious and happy working in a detailed, methodical manner.
• Enjoy challenges and finding solutions.
• Proven experience in implementation of Group financial and management reporting systems.

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