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Senior Engineer - Mechanical - Auxiliary Systems
Posted 1 day ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd
Join a prestigious aerospace and defence organization as a Senior Engineer Auxiliary in Glasgow, focusing on advanced ma...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Glasgow, Lanarkshire, UK
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Google Cloud Application Support Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Summer Browning Associates
The role of Google Cloud Application Support Engineer involves providing technical support and engineering for applicati...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location City Of Westminster, London, UK
Senior Software Engineer RPG (Fxed Term Contract)
Posted 1 day ago by Microlise
The role is for a Senior RPG Software Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract, focusing on the development, maintenan...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
Senior Web Developer (Contract) - WordPress, Umbraco or Drupal
Posted 1 day ago by Abraxor Ltd
The role involves leading the hands-on development of a new platform and providing ongoing support post-launch. Candidat...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Liverpool, UK
Shift Technician - Deco - Green Shift - West Midlands
Posted 1 day ago by Ardagh Group LTD
The Shift Technician role at the Rugby Plant involves working in a manufacturing environment on a 4on 4off shift pattern...
- Rate £57,592 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location West Midlands; Birmingham; Coventry; Stoke-On-Trent; Wolverhampton; Telford; Walsall; Hereford; Worcester; Tamworth; Nuneaton
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About Our Systems Accountant Contract Roles
What does a systems accountant contractor do?
Systems Accountant contractors are engaged at the intersection of finance and technology, providing the specialist expertise needed to implement, configure, maintain, and optimise accounting and financial management systems within finance functions. The role bridges the gap between the technical capabilities of financial software and the operational and reporting requirements of the finance team, ensuring that the accounting system is configured correctly to support accurate financial processing, efficient close processes, and meaningful management reporting. Systems Accountant contractors are brought in during ERP and finance system implementation projects, system upgrades, or when the configuration and usage of existing financial systems needs to be improved to support business growth or process change.
The skills expected of Systems Accountant contractors combine solid accounting knowledge with hands-on experience configuring the relevant financial management system. ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification is widely expected, providing the accounting foundation needed to understand how system configuration decisions translate into financial outcomes. The primary technical requirement is deep experience with the specific financial system in use, whether SAP FI/CO, Oracle Cloud Financials, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, NetSuite, Sage, or another platform. Experience designing and configuring the chart of accounts, financial periods, cost centre structures, and intercompany configurations that form the accounting framework within a financial system is expected. For implementation roles, experience managing data migration including trial balances and open items, parallel running, and user acceptance testing is additionally expected. The ability to diagnose and resolve issues in live financial system environments without disrupting financial processing is a consistently valued operational skill.
What is the market like for systems accountant contractors?
The market for Systems Accountant contractors is an active specialist market within the finance and technology intersection, driven by the ongoing wave of ERP modernisation and finance system implementation across UK organisations. SAP FI/CO, Oracle Cloud Financials, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance are the platforms that generate the highest volume of Systems Accountant contract demand. The migration of legacy finance systems to cloud-based ERP platforms is the primary driver of project-based Systems Accountant contract demand, alongside the ongoing need for configuration maintenance and enhancement once systems are live. Rates reflect the combination of accounting qualification and system expertise required, sitting above the generalist finance contracting market and competitively within the ERP functional contracting market.
How much do systems accountant contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for systems accountant roles typically range from £400 to £750 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many systems accountant vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 100 systems accountant contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to June 2026.