System Implementation Accountant

Goodman Masson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a finance transformation accountant for a 6 month contract. The role involves the implementation of a new group consolidation system, requiring strong experience in finance transformation and data migration. Candidates will collaborate with finance and IT teams, overseeing user acceptance testing and implementing new processes. This exciting project offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact while enhancing your career in a highly regarded firm.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with group consolidation system implementation is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of data migration, testing, and control implementation.
• Knowledge of consolidation processes and group reporting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance and IT for analytical reporting requirements.
• Map legacy data to new structures, perform validation testing.
• Oversee UAT and develop test scripts for consolidation.

Skills

Finance transformation experience

Data migration skills

Consolidation processes knowledge

Tools

SAP FC

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!