Interim Systems Accountant
Employer Location Taunton, Somerset, England Salary - per day + £ Competitive Closing date 1 Jul 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Interim Systems Accountant
Location: Taunton (4 days on-site per week)
Rate: Up to £300 per day
Duration: 6 months Start: July 2026
Overview
A well-established manufacturing business based in Taunton is seeking an experienced Interim Systems Accountant to support finance systems optimisation and ongoing transformation is a hands-on role requiring a strong understanding of finance systems, processes and reporting, with a focus on improving efficiency and supporting the wider finance function.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support and optimise finance systems and processes
2. Act as a key contact for systems-related queries and troubleshooting
3. Assist with data integrity, reporting improvements and system enhancements
4. Support system upgrades, implementations or integrations
5. Work closely with finance and operational teams to drive efficiencies
6. Provide user training and support to improve system utilisation
7. Ensure strong controls and best practice processes are embedded
Candidate Profile
8. Proven experience as a Systems Accountant or Finance Systems Specialist
9. Experience within a manufacturing or similar environment
10. Strong understanding of ERP systems and financial processes
11. Confident working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
12. Strong communication skills to support and train users
13. Ability to be on-site regularly (4 days per week)
Additional Information
14. Immediate requirement starting July 2026
15. Competitive day rate up to £300 per day
16. Strong on-site presence required (4 days per week)
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
17. Corporate Governance
18. Credit Control
19. Part-Qualified Accountant
20. Payroll
21. Public Practice Accounting
22. Public Services Accounting
23. Senior Finance – Qualified
24. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
25. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.
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