Interim Systems Implementation Accountant

RM Recruit; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Warwickshire-based client is seeking a Systems Implementation Accountant to lead finance system implementation projects. The role involves liaising with finance, IT, and vendors, ensuring project milestones are met. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in system implementations. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements, requiring immediate availability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working with 3 days in the office

Qualifications

• Proven track record of at least two end-to-end system implementations.
• Ability to translate requirements into system solutions.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of new finance systems.
• Act as primary liaison between finance, IT, and vendors.
• Review, test, and validate system configurations.
• Provide training and support to the finance team.
• Support process mapping and data migration.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong knowledge of finance processes and controls

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Highly organised and detail-oriented

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

RM Recruit is delighted to be supporting our Warwickshire-based client in the recruitment of a Systems Implementation Accountant on a fixed-term basis for 9 months. This is a pivotal role where you will assist in delivering successful finance system implementation projects, working closely with both finance and IT teams to ensure a smooth transition and optimised system performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with the implementation of new finance systems, ensuring project milestones are delivered on time and within scope.
• Act as the primary liaison between finance, IT, and external vendors throughout the implementation process.
• Review, test, and validate system configurations, ensuring functionality aligns with business requirements.
• Provide expertise and guidance to the finance team on system use, including training and support.
• Support process mapping, data migration, and integration with other systems.
• Identify and resolve system issues quickly, minimising disruption to finance operations.
• Prepare documentation, user guides, and training materials to embed new processes effectively.
• Share best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• As the ideal candidate, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and possess a proven track record of at least two end-to-end system implementations.
• Strong knowledge of finance processes and controls, with the ability to translate requirements into system solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and support change across teams.
• You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• To be considered for this role, you will be available immediately or at short notice to support this critical project.

What We Offer

Our client offers a competitive salary plus hybrid working with 3 days in the office. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a high-impact project within a supportive, collaborative team.

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