Interim Group Reporting & Systems Accountant

JSS Search; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Systems Accountant to lead ERP Accounting and Treasury data readiness for a new implementation. The role encompasses preparing accounting data, reconciling entries, and implementing process improvements to ensure smooth system integration. Ideal candidates should possess strong accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems, particularly Oracle Fusion. This contract position is based in London.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial processes.
• Ability to manipulate large datasets effectively.
• Experience with ERP system implementations.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP implementation is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting data preparation and cleansing for ERP implementation.
• Prepare intercompany journal entries for data migration.
• Implement improvements to month-end close process.
• Respond to external auditor queries about project work.
• Support special finance projects as required.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Data management experience

ERP implementation experience

Oracle Fusion ERP knowledge

Job description

Interim Group Reporting & Systems Accountant

Location: London

About the Role: We are seeking a Systems Accountant to lead the ERP Accounting and Treasury Management data readiness process in preparation for a new ERP system implementation. This is a key role within the finance function, owning the design and execution of data readiness, cleansing, and migration activities. The successful candidate will ensure seamless integration into the new system while supporting process improvements across accounting and treasury operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and cleansing of accounting data in advance of ERP implementation, establishing processes that can continue beyond the project.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany elimination journal entries to support successful data migration and cut-off procedures.
• Implement improvements to the month‑end close process based on previous experience and system UAT testing.
• Respond to queries from external auditors related to project work.
• Support special, one‑off finance projects as required.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of financial processes.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate large datasets effectively.
• Experience in data management and ERP system implementations.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP implementation is highly advantageous.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Finance

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting