Finance Systems Accountant - D365 F&O

Akkodis; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Modis seeks a Finance Systems Accountant to support and optimise a D365 F&O environment in a Manchester-based role. You will bridge Finance and IT, turning finance requirements into practical system solutions and driving ERP improvements.

The role involves configuring finance modules, testing, data validation, and working with IT and external partners to deliver system changes while maintaining controls and master data integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Systems Accountant or Finance Systems professional.
• Accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or part-qualified.
• Hands-on experience in a Finance department and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as a finance systems SME for D365 Finance & Operations.
• Support configuration and ongoing optimisation of finance modules.
• Collaborate with IT and external partners on system changes and upgrades.
• Translate finance requirements into functional system solutions.
• Support testing activities including SIT, UAT, data validation and deployment.
• Maintain finance system controls, documentation and master data.
• Provide second-line support to finance users and resolve issues.
• Support finance transformation and ERP improvement initiatives.

Skills

D365 F&O experience

Finance systems experience

Systems Accountant background

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or part-qualified

Tools

D365FO configuration

Job description

Finance Systems Accountant – D365 F&O

Salary: GBP65K - GBP75K

Location: Manchester

Role Overview:

Our wonderful end-user client is seeking a Systems Accountant to support, optimise and improve a D365 Finance & Operations environment.

This role sits between Finance and IT, making it well-suited to someone with strong accounting credentials who has hands-on experience working within a Finance function and supporting ERP system change.

You will act as a key finance systems SME, helping translate finance requirements into practical system solutions, supporting configuration, testing, technical changes and ongoing process improvement across core finance areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key finance systems SME for D365 Finance & Operations.
• Support configuration and ongoing optimisation of finance modules.
• Work closely with IT and external partners on system changes, upgrades, fixes and technical improvements.
• Translate finance requirements into clear functional system solutions.
• Support testing activity including SIT, UAT, data validation and deployment.
• Maintain finance system controls, documentation and master data.
• Provide second-line support to finance users and resolve system-related issues.
• Support wider finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a Systems Accountant, Finance Systems or similar role.
• Accountancy qualification, either part-qualified or fully qualified, such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Strong hands-on experience working within a Finance department.
• Experience supporting D365FO
• Strong understanding of core finance processes including R2R, P2P and O2C.
• Experience supporting configuration, system changes, technical implementations and ERP improvements.
• Comfortable working with IT teams and external implementation partners.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and documentation discipline.

Why Consider This Role?

This is a strong opportunity for a D365 Finance Systems professional who is well suited to working closely with Finance whilst also working on ERP optimisation, configuration and technical change.

You’ll play an important role in improving how D365 Finance & Operations supports the business, working across Finance, IT and external partners to deliver practical system improvements.

The role offers exposure to finance transformation, ongoing system enhancement and business-critical ERP change within a Manchester-based environment.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.