System Implementation Accountant

Goodman Masson; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded financial services firm is seeking a finance transformation accountant for a 6-month contract in London. This role focuses on implementing a new group consolidation system, requiring strong hands-on experience in the field. Responsibilities include collaborating with finance and IT teams, mapping data migration, overseeing testing, and documenting new processes. Candidates need a solid understanding of consolidation processes and some exposure to systems like SAP FC or SAP Group Reporting. Apply now to make an immediate impact!

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with the implementation of a group consolidation system.
• Strong understanding of the challenges of data migration, testing, control implementation and training.
• Strong working knowledge of consolidation processes and group reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance and IT teams to define requirements for analytical reporting.
• Data migration mapping legacy data to new structures, performing reconciliation and validity testing.
• Overseeing UAT develop test scripts for consolidation scenarios.
• Document new consolidation processes & controls.

Skills

Hands-on experience with implementation

Understanding of data migration and testing

Knowledge of consolidation processes

Exposure to SAP FC or SAP Group Reporting

Job description

6 month contract Rate/salary depending on experience Implementation Project

I have partnered with an extremely successful and well-regarded Financial Services firm who are looking to bring on a strong finance transformation accountant on a 6 month contract. This role will surround the implementation of a new group consolidation system therefore, experience in a similar capacity is imperative.

The go-live for this role is scheduled for May 2026 so we are looking to get someone started ASAP to ensure everything runs to expected timelines.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with finance and IT teams to define requirements for analytical reporting
• Data migration mapping legacy data to new structures, performing reconciliation and validity testing
• Overseeing UAT develop test scripts for consolidation scenarios
• Document new consolidation processes & controls

Your experience:

• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with the implementation of a group consolidation system
• Strong understanding of the challenges of data migration, testing, control implementation and training
• Strong working knowledge of consolidation processes and group reporting
• Exposure to SAP FC or SAP Group Reporting would be beneficial, but wider consolidation system experience is still transferable

This is a truly exciting project will you be able to get stuck in and make a difference immediately through harnessing your existing skillset and experience. Furthermore, you will be joining a highly successful firm, adding fantastic experience to your CV!

Apply now!