Finance Data & Change Accountant

Inspire; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra Half-Day Leave for Christmas

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Death in Service Benefit (3x Salary)

Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Job summary

Inspire Wellbeing in Belfast is delivering a major finance transformation with a new ERP system to enhance how we manage financial information. The Finance Data & Systems Change Accountant will lead data preparation, validation and migration, while supporting testing and process improvements across the organisation.

The role requires a fully qualified accountant or equivalent experience, with strong Excel, data and ERP system skills, and a focus on compliant, audit-ready financial data.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) or finalist/part-qualified, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting finance systems implementation, upgrade or optimisation projects.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and reporting.
• Experience with ERP/finance management systems and large data migrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial data preparation, validation, reconciliation and migration for the ERP implementation.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information with robust controls and audit-ready processes.
• Support redesign of financial structures and reporting within the system.
• Coordinate testing, training and go-live activities to drive adoption of the new system.
• Collaborate with finance, IT and partners to improve finance processes through technology.

Skills

Excel

Data migration

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)

Tools

ERP software

Finance management systems

Job description

Finance Data & Systems Change Accountant

Contract Type: Temporary, Fixed Term Contract for 6 Months

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Finance

Inspire Wellbeing is embarking on a significant finance transformation programme, implementing a new Finance and Procurement ERP system that will enhance the way we manage, analyse and use financial information across the organisation.

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Finance Data & Systems Accountant to play a pivotal role in the success of this project. This is a unique opportunity to combine accounting expertise, data analysis and systems knowledge within a purpose-driven organisation that is committed to improving mental health, wellbeing and support services across Northern Ireland.

Working closely with finance colleagues, operational teams, IT specialists and implementation partners, you will ensure the successful preparation, migration, reconciliation and validation of financial data while supporting system testing, process improvement and organisational change.

About the Role

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, you will lead key finance workstreams within the ERP implementation project and act as the finance subject matter expert throughout the transition.

You will be responsible for ensuring financial data is accurate, reconciled and ready for migration into the new system, supporting testing activities, redesigning financial structures and helping establish robust controls and reporting processes.

This role would suit an accountant who enjoys working with systems and data, thrives on problem-solving and is passionate about improving financial processes through technology and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial data preparation, validation, reconciliation and migration activities as part of the implementation of Inspire's new ERP system.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information through robust controls, reconciliations and audit-ready processes.
• Support the redesign of financial structures, reporting frameworks and system configuration to meet organisational needs.
• Coordinate and participate in testing, training and go-live activities, helping to drive successful adoption of new systems and processes.
• Work closely with colleagues, stakeholders and implementation partners to identify and deliver continuous improvements in finance systems and processes.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA), finalist/part-qualified accountant, or qualified through significant relevant experience.
• Experience supporting finance systems implementation, upgrade or optimisation projects.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience working with ERP or finance management systems.
• Experience preparing, validating and reconciling large volumes of financial data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to challenge existing processes and drive improvements.
• Experience of financial data migration and ERP implementation projects.Knowledge of chart of accounts design and reporting structures.
• Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Knowledge of VAT, fixed asset accounting and finance governance requirements.
• Experience within the charity, health or social care sector.
• Be involved in one of the most significant transformation programmes in the organisation.
• Shape a modern, digital finance function at scale.
• Work in a values‑driven charity committed to “Wellbeing for All”.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and experts across finance, technology and transformation.

• Extra Half-Day Leave for Christmas Shopping
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit (3x Salary)
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

A waiting list may be created for similar posts following interviews.

Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit.