Systems Accountant

Barclay Meade; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified Systems Accountant to support a finance transformation project for a 3-month contract. The role involves system migration work, ensuring data integrity, and requires strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly with NetSuite. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial data migration and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Support for personal and professional well-being

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in system migrations, particularly finance systems.
• Proficiency with NetSuite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the migration of financial data from a legacy system into NetSuite.
• Reconcile opening balances and investigate discrepancies.
• Clean, validate, and restructure historical financial data.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

NetSuite

Opera accounting software

Excel

Job description

Job summary

Our client is looking for a Systems Accountant to join their established team on a 3-month contract. This vital role supports a key finance transformation project, involving system migration work and ensuring data integrity.

Key skills required for this role

Systems Accountant

Job description

Our client, an established entity in the technology sector, is seeking a qualified Systems Accountant for a contract position. The office is based in Richmond or can be fully remote. This role supports a finance transformation project, involving system migration and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the migration of financial data from a legacy system into NetSuite
• Reconcile opening balances and investigate discrepancies
• Clean, validate, and restructure historical financial data
• Map and align chart of accounts between old and new systems
• Collaborate with finance, IT, and project teams for a smooth transition
• Provide post-migration support, including reconciliations and integrity checks
• Assist in process improvements and documentation during the transformation

Job Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Proven experience in system migrations, particularly finance systems
• Proficiency with NetSuite is essential
• Knowledge of Opera accounting software is a strong bonus
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, data cleansing)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Behavioural Competencies:

We Work Hard

• Accuracy: Ensure all financial data is precise and meticulously checked.
• Proactive Learning: Seek opportunities to improve skills and suggest process enhancements.
• Dependability: Meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work under pressure.

We're Curious

• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends.
• Innovative Thinking: Propose creative solutions to accounting challenges.
• Questioning Attitude: Ask questions to deepen understanding and improve processes.

We Collaborate

• Team Engagement: Participate actively in team discussions and projects.
• Knowledge Sharing: Share insights openly with colleagues.
• Supportive Attitude: Support team members when needed.

We Take Responsibility

• Ownership: Take full responsibility for tasks and outcomes.
• Accountability: Admit mistakes and learn from them.
• Ethical Standards: Uphold high ethical standards in financial activities.

If you are a qualified accountant with experience in system migrations and proficiency in NetSuite, we would love to hear from you.

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