SAP Systems Support Accountant - 12m FTC

Financeroles; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month FTC

22 days annual leave

Onsite gym

Free breakfast/lunch snacks

Private healthcare and pension

Giving back days

Job summary

Air Charter Service is undergoing a global finance transformation and seeks an experienced SAP Systems Accountant to lead work on S/4HANA Public Cloud rollout across group entities. The role includes data cleansing, config, testing and training, with high exposure to senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has proven SAP S/4HANA transformation experience, strong accounting qualifications, and excellent Excel and data-analysis skills for large datasets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on SAP S/4HANA implementation, transformation or migration programmes.
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or significant experience within Finance Systems.
• Strong understanding of core finance processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting data migration, testing, system configuration and user training.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and reconcile large datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Technology and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and rollout of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud across multiple group entities.
• Assist with data gathering, cleansing, validation, and migration activities.
• Support the configuration and localisation of finance processes within SAP.
• Perform system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and scenario-based process testing.
• Assist with chart of accounts mapping, financial workflows, and system integrations.
• Support the development of finance reports, process documentation, and training materials.
• Provide user support during deployment, go-live, and post-implementation stabilisation.
• Work closely with Finance, IT, and external implementation partners to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Assist in the development of controls, security access, and segregation of duties (SoD) requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the transition to business-as-usual system support

Skills

Advanced Excel

SAP S/4HANA experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Data migration tools

Job description

Air Charter Service is embarking on a significant global finance transformation, implementing SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud across our international business. We are looking for an experienced SAP Systems Accountant to play a key role in this journey.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant or finance systems professional who has been involved in SAP S/4HANA implementation or transformation programmes and is looking to broaden their experience in a fast-paced, global environment.

This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on how finance operates across the ACS Group.

As a key member of the accounts transformation team, duties will include but are not limited to:

• Support the implementation and rollout of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud across multiple group entities.
• Assist with data gathering, cleansing, validation, and migration activities.
• Support the configuration and localisation of finance processes within SAP.
• Perform system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and scenario-based process testing.
• Assist with chart of accounts mapping, financial workflows, and system integrations.
• Support the development of finance reports, process documentation, and training materials.
• Provide user support during deployment, go-live, and post-implementation stabilisation.
• Work closely with Finance, IT, and external implementation partners to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Assist in the development of controls, security access, and segregation of duties (SoD) requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the transition to business-as-usual system support

Essential

• Proven experience working on SAP S/4HANA implementation, transformation or migration programmes.
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or significant experience within Finance Systems.
• Strong understanding of core finance processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting data migration, testing, system configuration and user training.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and reconcile large datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Technology and project teams.

Desirable

• SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation experience.
• Experience designing workflows and business processes.
• Experience with reporting tools, SQL or data-querying experience.
• Experience supporting multinational finance operations.
• Understanding of SAP security, user roles and access management.

• 12 month Fixed Term Contract (potential to be extended/ permanent)
• 22 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Free onsite gym with weekly classes
• Free breakfast, lunch and snacks in our onsite canteen "The Hangar"
• Private healthcare and pension
• 2x giving back days per year