Systems Accountant - 10 month contract

EA First Compass House; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing organization in South Cambridgeshire is seeking a finance lead for a 10-month contract to oversee the implementation of a new ERP system. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in ERP projects within an SME setting, capable of bridging finance with technical teams. This role offers a salary in the range of £70,000 to £75,000, alongside additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong systems experience in finance and ERP systems.
• Proven track record of involvement in ERP implementations.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the finance lead on the implementation of a new ERP system.
• Map and migrate financial data from legacy systems to the new ERP platform.
• Design and implement improved financial processes and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE

Job description

This is a 10 month contract for an individual to come in and lead the introduction of an New ERP system from the finance perspective. We are looking for someone with prior experience or this type of project in an SME environment.

This is a manufacturing organisation going through an exciting growth phase. They are based in South Cambridgeshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the finance lead on the implementation of a new ERP system,working closely with IT and operational teams.
• Map and migrate financial data from legacy systems to the new ERP platform.
• Design and implement improved financial processes and controls within the new system.
• Support testing, training, and go-live activities to ensure a smooth transition.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting during the post-implementation phase.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with strong systems experience.
• Proven track record of involvement in ERP implementations or upgrades (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, NetSuite).
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing finance processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to bridge finance and technical teams.

£70,000 to £75,000 plus benefits

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.