Finance Systems Accountant - Interim

Systems Accountant - ERP implementation - Interim Contract

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a qualified accountant with ERP system project delivery experience to support the implementation of a new ERP system within their growing finance function.
You'll be instrumental in ensuring a seamless transition from their current platform - safeguarding financial data accuracy, optimising finance processes, and encouraging adoption across the wider commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle ERP system implementation, including finance-specific scoping, configuration, testing, go-live, and post-implementation activities.

• Collaborate with finance leadership to design and embed efficient workflows, reporting frameworks, and internal controls.

• Act as an ERP system subject-matter expert for finance, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and training for system users.

• Use advanced Excel to validate financial data, reconcile balances, and strengthen reporting outputs.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience supporting ERP system implementations, ideally with a finance/accounting focus.

• Strong technical understanding of ERP platforms, integrations, and financial data structures.

• Background in construction or a related industry.

• Advanced Excel proficiency and confidence working with large, complex financial datasets.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions to finance and non-finance stakeholders.

• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive, with solid project support and problem-solving capability.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or working towards qualification. QBE applicants will also be considered.

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