Senior Transformation and Integration Accountant

SNG (Sovereign Network Group); Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible holiday buy/sell options

Wellbeing days and paid volunteering days

Matched pension scheme up to 12%

Private medical and dental insurance options

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

A financial solutions provider in Basingstoke is seeking a Senior Transformation and Integration Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting the Head of Finance in implementing Workday and financial planning initiatives. Candidates must display strong skills in report-writing and stakeholder management, with a thorough understanding of financial processes. Attractive benefits include a generous pension scheme and additional wellbeing days.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Workday is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of processes and controls around financial processing.
• Good understanding of accounting principles for Housing Associations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on reporting and Workday best practices to senior stakeholders.
• Drive Workday projects to completion.
• Support implementation of new system and procedures.

Skills

Workday implementation

Report-writing capability

Financial planning and analysis

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Qualified Accountant, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Agresso

SUN Accounting system

Job description

Senior Transformation and Integration Accountant

Join to apply for the Senior Transformation and Integration Accountant role at SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Fixed term contract for 6 months supporting the Head of Finance Transformation and Integration to implement Workday and Adaptive planning.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance Transformation and Integration, you will act as a subject‑matter expert, interfacing between operational finance teams and change teams. Responsibilities include:

• Proactively create and provide advice on reporting and Workday best practices to senior stakeholders
• Take the lead in driving Workday projects and initiatives through to completion with support from the rest of the team
• Support implementation of the new system, chart of accounts, data reconciliations, reporting and financial planning, including documenting and testing processes and procedures
• Work with operational colleagues to gain their input and buy‑in, hand‑over when ready, and provide system and reporting support and training
• Identify and implement improvements to existing ways of working
• Provide advice ensuring financial implications and controls are fully considered, acting in the best interests of Sovereign Network Group

What we need from you

You should have previous experience implementing Workday, strong report‑writing capability, and understanding of financial planning and analysis. Additional qualifications include:

• Strong working knowledge of processes and controls around financial processing, accounting, and management accounting preparation
• Good understanding of relevant legislation and accounting principles for Housing Associations (desirable)
• Track record of working effectively in a changing and continuously improving environment
• Strong senior stakeholder management and collaboration experience
• Highly numerate and computer literate with strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Knowledge of Agresso, SUN Accounting system or other finance systems (desirable)
• Qualified Accountant, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent postgraduate accounting qualification (desirable)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of flexible benefits package
• 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and life cover at 4x salary
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including gym membership and access to 24/7 virtual GP service

Equal Opportunity

Sovereign Network Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds.