Systems Accountant

Alexander Daniels have been exclusively engaged by a market leading technology business to help recruit a Systems Accountant on a 9 to 12 month contract in Nottingham

Background
Our client has been supplying innovative solutions for over 30 years in multiple sectors globally. From concept design through to implementation, they have a track record of delivering industry leading solutions worldwide.

System Accountants Job Purpose
Acting as the focal point for Finance to help implement new business systems across the business. As a member of the ERP Project Team reporting to the Finance Director you play an important role in developing best practice, improving processing efficiencies and creating financial a commonality between the 2 finance departments.

Systems Accountant Accountabilities
Focal point for finance, and act as finance ‘team leader’ progress actions
Compare finance activities and processes between sites to create specifications in line with requirements and internal controls.
Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to determine finance requirements and solutions to business problems.
Drive process change and make systematic recommendations for improvement.
Identify best practice and simplify and improve process efficiencies.
Create common:
chart of accounts and cost centres between sites
Scope customer, supplier, product fields, geographic regions and data setup
Dashboards, Reports and documents
Approval process and workflows
Systems integration with third party systems and finance integrity/reconciliation
Validation of data transfer and mapping
Define and Plan finance User Acceptance Testing
Produce and document process-flows, procedures and application system specifications.

Systems Accountants Skills / Experience
Qualified accountant is preferred, such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA
Previous experience working in a finance environment with financial systems.
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP a distinct advantage
Excellent written and communication skills and the ability to convey information succinctly and concisely.
Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own work.
Experience in using Confluence and Jira desirable.
Process oriented and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong alignment to our company values
Self-motivated with drive and enthusiasm towards continual improvement
Outgoing and proactive way of working
High levels of initiative, attitude and enthusiasm
Results focused, high energy and a can-do attitude.
Strong organisation skills
A team player with a friendly and flexible inclusive approach
Able to work as part of a team and use own initiative.

Package available for the successful Finance Director:
Salary is between £60,000 to £70,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working
Pension
Holidays 25 days + Bank Holidays
Various employee plans available

To apply for this position and further information, please contact Nick Singh on 07973 757974 or email nick.singh@alexanderdaniels.co.uk

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