Systems Accountant
Posted 4 days ago by 1751638440
£60,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Summary: The Systems Accountant role at a Birmingham-based organization involves supporting the Group Financial Controller in the implementation of a new ERP system. The position requires leading initial fact-finding efforts, managing system selection, and overseeing the implementation process. The ideal candidate will be qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA and have experience with SAP. This role offers a flexible and supportive work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the lead contact for all finance system-related issues and improvements.
- Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to manage and enhance ERP systems.
- Drive the successful implementation of a new ERP system, including testing, integration, and training.
- Lead process improvement initiatives, identifying automation opportunities.
- Ensure financial data integrity and deliver impactful reporting via tools like Power BI.
- Provide training and ongoing support to users, with clear documentation and user guides.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in financial systems management and ERP implementation (SAP and successors).
- A collaborative mindset with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- A background in finance/accounting with strong analytical abilities and a process-driven approach.
Salary (Rate): £65,000 yearly
City: Birmingham
Country: England
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
SF Recruitment are supporting a fantastic organisation based in Birmingham who are looking to onboard a Systems Accountant. Supporting the Group Financial Controller you will join the project at its inception playing a lead role in initial fact finding, sourcing a fit for purpose system and managing the implementation. This is a brilliant role with a flexible and supportive organisation. The successful candidate will be qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) and ideally have experience with SAP.
Key tasks:
- Act as the lead contact for all finance system-related issues and improvements.
- Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to manage and enhance ERP systems.
- Drive the successful implementation of a new ERP system, including testing, integration, and training.
- Lead process improvement initiatives, identifying automation opportunities.
- Ensure financial data integrity and deliver impactful reporting via tools like Power BI.
- Provide training and ongoing support to users, with clear documentation and user guides.
What You'll Bring:
- Strong experience in financial systems management and ERP implementation (SAP and successors).
- A collaborative mindset with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- A background in finance/accounting with strong analytical abilities and a process-driven approach.
Please get in touch if this sounds of interest.