Project Systems Accountant
Cirencester (2 days WFH)
12 month FTC
50,000 - 55,000
Project Accountant role in a growing Cirencester business, helping in the delivery and implementation of new ERP systems as well as other smaller projects for the Finance function. A hands-on role, requiring someone to drive the implementation project, engage with a range of internal stakeholders and have the requisite accounting experience to be able to backfill accountants who themselves will be involved in the ERP implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support end-to-end ERP implementation projects for finance function ensuring data accuracy, reporting, and maintaining system integrity.
* Understanding business requirements and transferring that knowledge into new ERP systems.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to align financial strategies with ERP capabilities.
* Mentor and train the finance team to maximise ERP system efficiency.
* Build strong relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the transformation journey.
* Monitor post-implementation performance, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
* Ensure systems meet compliance, financial reporting, audit and operational needs.
* Writing test scripts for the new ERP system.
* Providing cover for wider finance team and ensuring accurate and consistent financial reporting.
* Evaluate the current financial systems, reporting and processes to identify areas for improvement until the new ERP systems are implemented.
* Develop MIS reporting to help drive business growth.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders.
* A proactive, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and commercial acumen.
* Naturally curious and happy working in a detailed, methodical manner.
* Enjoy challenges and finding solutions.
* Proven experience in implementation of Group financial and management reporting systems.
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