Finance Systems Accountant - Reporting & Reconciliation SME - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary services provider in the UK seeks a Finance Systems Accountant on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting finance queries related to reconciliation as part of the Oracle system go-live. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong problem-solving and communication skills, able to provide training and support to various stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary and focuses on employee well-being with several benefits.

Benefits

Work-life balance

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Dog Friendly office

Free Parking available at Head Office

Responsibilities

• Support resolution of finance queries raised by system users.
• Complete reconciliation activities from legacy to Oracle system.
• Identify reporting gaps and work with relevant teams.
• Deliver training to various stakeholders.
• Be a champion of the project.

Skills

Problem solving

Reconciliation

Customer focus

Communication skills

Training delivery

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Advanced Excel

Ticket management systems

Job description

Finance Systems Accountant - Reporting & Reconciliation SME - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries and around 41,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

Working within the ERP Programme as part of the Design & Build team, the role will be responsible for supporting system users with Reconciliation and other related finance queries and knowledge building as part of go-live of the Oracle system.

This role is being offered on a 6 month fixed term contract available for immediate start.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

This role will support resolution of finance queries raised by system users, with a focus on reconciliation issues:

Own end-to-end resolution of allocated reconciliation issues as part of hypercare support process

Support Genpact (Outsourced Service Provider) with their reconciliation queries if required, for example where data set is large and/or complex

Complete reconciliation activities from legacy to Oracle system as part of Data Migration process

Support knowledge building for system users by identifying documentation and training enhancements and improvements within reconciliation activities - with a clear focus on upskilling Genpact SMEs for this area

Identify reporting gaps and work with relevant teams to ensure appropriate operational reporting is in place

Deliver training to wide variety of stakeholders - including offshore teams - utilising a variety of methods

Ensure any perceived complexities, issues or existing exceptions are escalated promptly

Be a champion of the project

Any other tasks as required

Experience/Qualifications:

Qualified Accountant

Expertise within problem solving and reconciliation activities

Customer focussed with a proven track record of query management and problem resolution

Strong, clear and concise communication skills with the confidence to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders

Successful delivery of training via a variety of methods including classroom sessions with offshore-based teams

Ability to quickly cut through complex landscapes and drive focus on solutions using a data based approach

Ability to challenge status quo with strong problem solving skillsExcellent IT skills including advanced Excel and ticket management systems

Ability to work proactively and autonomously

Deadline-focused and willing to put in the extra effort, as required

Must have strong analytical experience

Financially minded, with a strong attention to detail and able to deliver 'right-first-time' results quickly without getting lost in the detail

A desire to be part of the project delivering true change to the Finance Function

The ability to encourage effective team building, and to manage and influence multinational, cross functional and cross organisational teams in a project environment

Thrives in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

What We Offer:

At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from

Work-life balance

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Dog Friendly office

Free Parking available at Head Office

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.