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sap finance & accounting implementation specialist
Posted 3 days ago by Randstand (USA)
Job SummaryRemoteLocation: TelecommuteJob Type: ContractSalary: $50 - 100 per hourWork Hours: 8am to 5pmEducation: Bache...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location alpharetta, georgia (remote)
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SAP Finance and Accounting Implementation Specialist
Posted 5 days ago by HyrUS Inc.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled SAP Finance and Accounting Implementation Specialist to support the Financial...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Alpharetta, Georgia
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SAP Finance & Accounting Implementation Specialist
Posted 5 days ago by Randstad Digital
job summaryRemotelocation: Telecommutejob type: Contractsalary: $50 - 100 per hourwork hours: 8am to 5pmeducation: Bach...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Alpharetta, Georgia
Lead Oracle Fusion Costing Consultant (Contract Manufacturing & Cost Accounting)
Posted 5 days ago by Global Applications Solutions
Job Description SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Lead Oracle Fusion Costing Consultant with deep cost accounting dom...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (SAP RAR) Consultant
Posted 5 days ago by Infobahn Softworld Inc.
Job Description: Job Title: SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) ConsultantRole: SAP RAR Functional ConsultantKey...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or St. Louis, Missouri
Senior FinTech Engineer (HMRC, Tax & Accounting)
Posted 5 days ago by Logix Resourcing
Senior FinTech Engineer who is an expert in building systems around HMRC, Tax and Accounting is required for an initial...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote, United Kingdom
Oracle EBS Finance and Accounting Consultant
Posted 7 days ago by International Millennium Consultants, In...
Oracle EBS Finance and Accounting ConsultantFully Remote6 months plusJob DescriptionIt would be helpful if the person ha...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our Remote Working Accountant Contract Roles
What does a accountant contractor do?
Accountant contractors are engaged to support organisations with the full range of core accounting functions, from transaction processing and month-end close through to statutory reporting, audit preparation, and financial controls. Contract engagements arise most commonly when a finance function is under-resourced during a vacancy, when additional capacity is needed during year-end or audit periods, or when a business is going through a period of change such as a system implementation or restructuring. The breadth of the accountant contracting market means engagements range from relatively straightforward bookkeeping and reconciliation work through to complex technical accounting assignments at financial controller level.
Most accountant contract roles require a recognised professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, or significant demonstrable experience in lieu of formal qualification at more junior levels. Technical accounting knowledge, accuracy, and the ability to work to tight reporting deadlines are baseline expectations across the market. Proficiency with accounting software is essential: SAP, Oracle, Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks appear regularly depending on the size and type of organisation. For roles involving statutory reporting or audit liaison, strong knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS is expected. Contractors are generally expected to require minimal supervision and to integrate quickly into existing finance team processes.
What is the market like for accountant contractors?
The accountant contracting market in the UK is one of the most steadily active in the professional services space, underpinned by the universal need for financial accounting across every sector. Demand is particularly steady at management accountant and financial controller level, where skills are transferable across industries. Year-end periods and audit seasons create reliable spikes in demand. ERP system implementations continue to generate project-based accountant roles, particularly around finance process design and data migration. Rates at the mid-market level have remained broadly stable, though qualified accountants with specific system or sector experience continue to attract a premium.
What does 'remote working' mean for accountant contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do accountant contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for accountant roles typically range from £300 to £600 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working accountant vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 400 accountant contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to August 2026.