Finance Systems Accountant - D365 F&O

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

Job summary

Modis International Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Finance Systems Accountant to optimise a D365 Finance & Operations environment. The role sits at the intersection of Finance and IT, translating requirements into practical system solutions and leading configuration, testing and data validation activities.

You will work with IT and external partners on system changes and ERP improvements, supporting ongoing process optimisation and controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Systems Accountant/Finance Systems role.
• Accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or part-qualified.
• Experience supporting D365FO and core finance processes (R2R, P2P, O2C).
• Comfortable working with IT teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

D365 Finance & Operations

Finance systems SME

R2R

P2P

O2C

SIT/UAT testing

Documentation discipline

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA-eligible

Tools

D365FO

Job description

Finance Systems Accountant - D365 F&O

Salary: £65K - £75K

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.

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