Systems Accountant

SF Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Birmingham is seeking a Systems Accountant to play a pivotal role in implementing a new ERP system. This position involves collaborating with finance and IT teams, ensuring financial data integrity, and providing training and support. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with ERP experience, particularly in SAP.

Qualifications

• Qualified in finance (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
• Experience with SAP and ERP systems management.
• Strong analytical and process-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead contact for finance system-related issues and improvements.
• Drive implementation of a new ERP system including testing and training.
• Ensure financial data integrity and deliver impactful reporting.

Skills

Financial systems management

ERP implementation

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical abilities

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

SF Recruitment are supporting a fantastic organisation based in Birmingham who are looking to onboard a Systems Accountant. Supporting the Group Financial Controller you will join the project at its inception playing a lead role in initial fact finding, sourcing a fit for purpose system and managing the implementation. This is a brilliant role with a flexible and supportive organisation. The successful candidate will be qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) and ideally have experience with SAP.

Key tasks:

- Act as the lead contact for all finance system-related issues and improvements.
- Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to manage and enhance ERP systems.
- Drive the successful implementation of a new ERP system, including testing, integration, and training.
- Lead process improvement initiatives, identifying automation opportunities.- Ensure financial data integrity and deliver impactful reporting via tools like Power BI.
- Provide training and ongoing support to users, with clear documentation and user guides.

What You'll Bring:

- Strong experience in financial systems management and ERP implementation (SAP and successors).
- A collaborative mindset with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- A background in finance/accounting with strong analytical abilities and a process-driven approach.

Please get in touch if this sounds of interest.