Interim Systems Accountant

Role: Interim Systems Accountant – 6-Month FTC
Salary: £85,000 - £90,000
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - 2/3 days on-site per week)
Reporting to: Financial Controller

Overview:

We’re seeking an articulate and switched-on InterimSystems Accountant to support a critical project around accounting software implementation. This role is pivotal in streamlining processes, ensuring data accuracy, and transitioning the finance team seamlessly from legacy systems to the upgraded platform.

Background:
Over the past two years, the accounting system has undergone an upgrade, but the go-live phase encountered significant challenges, with 90% of data impacted due to third-party issues. The team is now dual-running systems, reconciling historic data, and transitioning fully to the new system.

Responsibilities:

• Project Support: Collaborate with the project board to evaluate processes, coordinate testing, and ensure smooth system transitions.
• Training & Documentation: Develop training plans, coordinate and deliver training sessions, and write comprehensive documentation for system processes and project reports.
• Process Optimisation: Analyse and streamline finance processes, ensuring efficiency and alignment with FinancialForce functionality.
• Data Reconciliation: Ensure historical data is accurately reconciled and migrated.
• Issue Resolution: Take ownership of resolving system and process issues swiftly and efficiently.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Financial Controller and the CFO, to meet high standards and project goals.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Solid understanding of finance processes, including PL, credit control, and coding structures.
• ACCA, ACA or CIMA Qualified
• Experience with accounting software implementations.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot system and process issues.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver training materials and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to varied audiences.

If this role is of interest, please send over your CV today!