Interim Finance Consultant

Ernst & Young; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced finance support professional in Leeds to provide day-to-day assistance for Bis Track finance functions. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting system issues, ensuring data accuracy during month-end and year-end processes, and effective communication with stakeholders. Candidates should have strong hands-on experience with Epicor Bis Track and a solid understanding of finance processes, along with documentation skills for user guidance and process fixes. This role offers an excellent opportunity for proactive individuals in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience supporting finance modules in Epicor Bis Track.
• Solid understanding of finance processes including AP, AR, GL, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Experience resolving system and data issues in a live finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for finance functions including Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Troubleshoot issues raised by finance users and operational teams.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities ensuring data accuracy.

Skills

Finance modules within Epicor Bis Track

Finance processes including AP, AR, GL

Resolving system and data issues

Interrogating financial transactions

Stakeholder communication

Documentation skills

Tools

SQL

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day to day support for Bis Track 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 Bis Track 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 Bis Track.
• 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 Bis Track 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 Bis Track and external systems such as e-Commerce, EPOS, or BI platforms.
• Understanding of SQL for basic data checks.
• Experience working in fast paced multi-site businesses.