Finance Consultant

IT Works Recruitment LTD; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Finance Support Specialist with expertise in Epicor BisTrack to manage finance functions including Accounts Payable and Receivable. The role involves troubleshooting system issues, supporting month-end and year-end processes, and liaising with IT and operational teams. Candidates should possess strong hands-on experience in finance modules and excellent communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders. This role offers an opportunity to enhance finance reporting capabilities and improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience supporting finance modules within Epicor BisTrack.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger processes.
• Experience resolving system and data issues in a live finance environment.
• Proven ability to interrogate financial transactions and identify errors.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for finance functions including Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Troubleshoot issues raised by finance users and operational teams.
• Perform root cause analysis to propose solutions.
• Liaise with IT and operations to resolve system defects.
• Deliver user training and maintain process documentation.

Skills

Finance module support in Epicor BisTrack

Understanding of finance processes

Resolving system and data issues

Interrogating financial transactions

Supporting month end and year end activities

Interpreting financial reporting requirements

Effective stakeholder communication

Strong documentation skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day to day support for BisTrack finance functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Cashbook, Fixed Assets, Stock Valuation, and Period End processes
• Troubleshoot transactional and configuration issues raised by finance users and operational teams
• Perform root cause analysis and propose workable solutions that minimise disruption to business operations
• Support month end and year end close activities and ensure data accuracy and compliance
• Maintain and update BisTrack finance configuration such as tax codes, posting rules, cost centres, and financial calendars
• Liaise with IT, operations, and external suppliers to resolve system defects or integration problems
• Deliver user training, knowledge transfer, and updated process documentation
• Support change requests, small enhancements, and testing cycles including UAT
• Work closely with finance leadership to identify efficiency gains and improve reporting capability
• Ensure all changes follow agreed governance and do not impact system integrity

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong hands on experience supporting the finance modules within Epicor BisTrack
• Solid understanding of finance processes including AP, AR, GL, accruals, reconciliations, and stock costing
• Demonstrable experience resolving system and data issues in a live finance environment
• Ability to interrogate financial transactions and identify mispostings or configuration gaps
• Proven experience supporting month end and year end activities
• Confident interpreting financial reporting requirements and advising on best use of BisTrack functionality
• Effective stakeholder communication at all levels including end users and senior finance
• Strong documentation skills for processes, fixes, and user guidance

Desirable Skills

• Experience within the timber, merchanting, or distribution sector
• Knowledge of integrations between BisTrack and external systems such as eCommerce, EPOS, or BI platforms
• Understanding of SQL for basic data checks
• Experience working in fast paced multi site businesses