System Accountant - UK (London)

ACME; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is looking for a skilled System Accountant. You will manage the SAP S/4HANA ERP system and ensure the integrity of financial systems and processes. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and the optimization of financial workflows. The company fosters an inclusive culture and offers generous benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave allocation

Paid parental leave

Sonnedix Academy for training and development

Wellbeing support

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong financial systems experience.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (Public Cloud version preferred).
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage financial data workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage the configuration, maintenance, and development of SAP S/4HANA ERP system.
• Ensure financial data accuracy and automate workflows.
• Train finance and non-finance users on best practices.

Skills

Financial systems experience

Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA

Excel skills

Improving financial processes

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a skilled System Accountant to manage the configuration, maintenance, and development of our SAP S/4HANA public cloud ERP system. This role is critical in supporting the finance team by ensuring seamless system operation, delivering process improvements, and maintaining the integrity of financial systems. The System Accountant will work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and implement system enhancements, oversee upgrades, and support end-user training. Additionally, the role will be responsible for ensuring financial data accuracy, automating workflows, and maintaining financial system documentation to support efficient and effective operations.

As part of the System Accountant role, you will take ownership of financial systems administration, including master data maintenance, period-end routines, and access management. You will collaborate with IT teams to manage system upgrades, resolve performance issues, and optimize existing processes to reduce manual interventions. Training finance and non-finance users on best practices and supporting finance teams in their system needs will also be key aspects of the role.

Desirable Skills:

• Qualified accountant with strong financial systems experience
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (Public Cloud version preferred)
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage financial data workflows
• Proven experience in improving and optimizing financial processes and controls
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

We use English as our business language, please submit your CV in English.

Studies show that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you, but you don't meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to a stronger team.

About Us

Sonnedix is an international Renewable Energy Producer (REP) with over a decade-long trajectory of sustainable growth. Sonnedix develops, builds, and operates renewable energy projects for the long-term, with a focus on providing green, affordable electricity to our customers, and acting as a true social citizen where it operates.

Our track record and financial strength enable us to build trusted relationships with customers and partners, to smartly expand the adoption of renewable energy and play a vital role in the energy revolution. We are proud of our diverse team of experts, the clean energy we generate, and to make a positive difference for the communities where we operate. Hear from some of our team about Sonnedix: https://www.sonnedix.com/careers

What we offer:

• One company, many careers - as the company grows, we offer the opportunity for you to develop your career with us
• An inclusive, international working culture with a diverse team of friendly professionals from across the world
• A commitment to flexibility - hybrid working, generous annual leave allocation with an additional four weeks of discretionary unpaid leave
• A family first company - generous paid parental leave and support for carers
• The ability to 'work from elsewhere', for up to six weeks in a year
• Summer working hours
• Financial, Social, Mental & Physical wellbeing support
• The Sonnedix Academy - a range of training and development opportunities including professional development, management and leadership programs, technical training, essential skills, DEI, mentorship and much more
• Fantastic office environments
• Social events, team building opportunities and One Team Network groups, which are employee-led groups, based on shared identities, interests, backgrounds and life experiences
• and many more local benefits!

Sonnedix welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and members of under-represented groups