Interim Systems Accountant

SF Partners; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Xero Implementation Specialist to support an organisation through implementing and optimising Xero as its finance system. You’ll take ownership of the implementation from an operational finance perspective, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition onto Xero.

You’ll lead the project, configure Xero, support data migration, set up the COA, reporting structures, workflows and controls, and assist integrations and testing ahead of

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Xero in a finance function.
• Ability to review finance processes and identify improvements.
• Strong data migration, validation and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Xero across the finance function.
• Review existing finance processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Configure Xero to meet business requirements.
• Support data migration, including transfer and validation of financial data.
• Set up chart of accounts, reporting structures, workflows and controls.
• Support integrations with other systems as needed.
• Test the system and resolve issues before go-live.
• Provide guidance and training to finance users.
• Produce clear and accurate financial reports.
• Support the team through go-live and stabilisation period.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen controls.

Skills

Xero

Finance systems

Data migration

COA setup

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Xero

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Xero Implementation Specialist to support an organisation through the implementation and optimisation of Xero as its finance system.

This is an interim opportunity for someone who can quickly understand existing finance processes, lead the Xero implementation, and ensure the system is configured effectively to meet the organisation's operational and reporting requirements.

You’ll take ownership of the implementation from an operational finance perspective, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition onto Xero.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the implementation of Xero across the finance function.
• Reviewing existing finance processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Configuring Xero to meet business requirements.
• Supporting data migration, including the transfer and validation of financial information.
• Setting up the chart of accounts, reporting structures, workflows and controls.
• Supporting integrations with other systems where required.
• Testing the system and resolving issues ahead of go-live.
• Providing guidance and training to finance users.
• Producing clear and accurate financial reports.
• Supporting the team through go-live and the initial period of system stabilisation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen financial controls