Systems Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the end-to-end implementation of a bespoke ERP system across the organisation.
• Acting as the key liaison between Finance, IT, and external implementation partners.
• Gathering, documenting, and translating finance requirements into system specifications.
• Reviewing and improving existing finance processes to align with the new ERP platform.
• Supporting system configuration, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment activities.
• Leading data validation, reconciliation, and migration processes.
• Developing finance reporting capabilities within the new system.
• Creating process documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• Delivering training and ongoing support to finance users.
• Identifying implementation risks and recommending solutions to project stakeholders.

About the Candidate

• Proven experience as a Systems Accountant, Finance Systems Analyst, or ERP Project Accountant.
• Previous involvement in ERP implementation, upgrade, or transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, controls, and accounting principles.
• Experience working with large ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working within complex, multi-site, or global organisations would be highly advantageous.
• The ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced project environment.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to lead and influence a critical global finance transformation project.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across finance and technology functions.
• A highly visible role with significant impact on the future operating model of the business.
• Cardiff-based assignment with the opportunity to work alongside an experienced project team.
• Potential for contract extension as the programme develops.

This role would suit an experienced Systems Accountant who enjoys driving change, improving processes, and delivering successful ERP implementations within complex international businesses.