Interim Systems Accountant
6 month contract
£(phone number removed) per annum
Remote working
About the client
Morgan Law are seeking an interim Systems Accountant for a Charity in the London area.
Accountabilities
Review current finance systems, processes, and reporting needs
Define system requirements with Purchasing, IT, and other teams
Manage procurement, vendor evaluation, and selection
Build the business case and secure leadership approval
Lead project planning, timelines, budgets, and risks
Act as main contact with implementation partners
Oversee configuration, migration, testing, and go-live
Ensure integration with related systems
Develop training and support change management across teams
Candidate Requirements
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
Strong understanding of the Charity SORP (E)
Strong experience leading an end-to-end implementation of a finance system within a nonprofit organisation (E)
Experience in training or guiding others effectively on the use of financial systems and the application of financial procedures
Experience in proactively identifying and implementing improvement changes in systems/ processes or continuous improvements within the Service
Assertive and strong communication skills with excellent listening skills together with persuasive analytical skills
Good understanding of the technical operations of a Financial Management system, particularly of a General Ledger system and its interfaces with other systems
Campaign Timeline
This is an urgent post and is open until filled.
Equality & Diversity Statement
Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate's merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy