general ledger analyst (d365 implementation)
Posted 2 days ago by 1775116834
£450 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
london, london
Summary: The General Ledger Analyst (D365 Implementation) role focuses on supporting the implementation of Dynamics 365 General Ledger by ensuring data integrity, migration accuracy, and business readiness prior to go-live. The position involves validating data migration, performing reconciliations, and collaborating with various teams to resolve discrepancies. The analyst will also participate in user acceptance testing and document processes to meet audit requirements. This role is critical for ensuring a smooth transition to the new system and maintaining financial integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Validate data migration from legacy GL (Navision) to D365, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and reconciliation
- Perform end-to-end reconciliations (trial balance, sub-ledgers, opening balances, intercompany) pre- and post-migration
- Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, working across Finance, Data, and Technology teams
- Support chart of accounts mapping and ensure alignment to target operating model and reporting requirements
- Participate in UAT, validating financial outputs, postings, and reporting integrity in D365
- Support cutover readiness, including balance validation, opening position sign-off, and go-live controls
- Document reconciliation logic, assumptions, and issues logs to support audit and control requirements
Key Skills:
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong general ledger and financial control experience (ideally in FS / regulated environment) - ideally more than 5 years post qualification
- Proven experience supporting GL implementations or system migrations (D365 preferred)
- Deep understanding of data reconciliation, trial balance integrity, and financial close processes
- Strong Excel/data skills; ability to analyse large datasets and trace issues
- Experience working with multiple source systems and data mappings
Salary (Rate): £450 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Role: General Ledger Analyst (D365 Implementation)
Purpose
Support the successful implementation of Dynamics 365 General Ledger, ensuring data integrity, migration accuracy, and business readiness ahead of go-live.
Key Responsibilities
- Validate data migration from legacy GL (Navision) to D365, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and reconciliation
- Perform end-to-end reconciliations (trial balance, sub-ledgers, opening balances, intercompany) pre- and post-migration
- Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, working across Finance, Data, and Technology teams
- Support chart of accounts mapping and ensure alignment to target operating model and reporting requirements
- Participate in UAT, validating financial outputs, postings, and reporting integrity in D365
- Support cutover readiness, including balance validation, opening position sign-off, and go-live controls
- Document reconciliation logic, assumptions, and issues logs to support audit and control requirements
Key Deliverables
- Signed-off data migration reconciliation packs
- Validated opening balances in D365
- Documented issues, resolutions, and audit trail
- UAT evidence supporting financial integrity of the ledger
- Input into go-live readiness assessment
Experience & Skills
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong general ledger and financial control experience (ideally in FS / regulated environment) - ideally more than 5 years post qualification
- Proven experience supporting GL implementations or system migrations (D365 preferred)
- Deep understanding of data reconciliation, trial balance integrity, and financial close processes
- Strong Excel/data skills; ability to analyse large datasets and trace issues
- Experience working with multiple source systems and data mappings
Key Attributes
- Detail-oriented with strong control mindset
- Able to work at pace in a programme environment with tight deadlines
- Strong stakeholder engagement across Finance, Technology, and Transformation teams
- Pragmatic problem solver with a focus on delivery and outcomes
Success Measures
- Zero material data integrity issues at go-live
- Timely completion of migration validation and reconciliation sign-offs
- Clean audit trail supporting financial control and assurance
Smooth transition to business-as-usual ledger operations
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003