Systems and Project Accountant

NET Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NET Recruit is partnering with an established organisation in Dorset to recruit a Systems and Projects Accountant for the Group Finance team. The role blends accounting with finance systems administration, reporting and project delivery, focusing on maintaining system integrity and enabling effective financial management.

Applicants should have accounting experience, strong IT skills including Excel, and experience with finance systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and

Qualifications

• Proven accountancy experience and understanding of financial processes.
• Experience implementing or improving finance systems.
• Strong IT skills with advanced Excel capability.
• Experience developing financial reports and MI for decision making.
• Understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and governance.

Responsibilities

• Support finance systems projects and enhancements with planned timelines.
• Maintain and support finance systems, processes and tools.
• Administer master data, user access and permissions with proper controls.
• Monitor system performance and help resolve issues with teams and suppliers.
• Assist implementation of new systems and process improvements.

Skills

Accounting experience

IT skills

Excel proficiency

data analysis

communication

planning and organisation

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Power BI

Job description

Your Company

NET Recruit is proud to be partnering with an established organisation in their search for a Systems and Projects Accountant to join its Group Finance team in Dorset.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with strong systems and analytical skills to combine their financial knowledge with finance systems administration, reporting and project delivery. The organisation is focused on continually improving its financial systems and processes to support effective financial management and informed business decision-making.
The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining system integrity, supporting system enhancements and helping colleagues make the most of finance applications and reporting tools. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and/or Power BI would be particularly beneficial, although candidates with experience of comparable systems are also encouraged to apply.

Your Role and Responsibilities

While in this position your duties may include but may not be limited to:

• Supporting the delivery of finance systems projects, enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring activities progress in line with agreed plans and deadlines.
• Maintaining and supporting finance systems and related processes, including accounting applications, purchase ordering systems and other finance tools.
• Administering system master data, user access, permissions, organisational structures and accounting hierarchies, ensuring accuracy and appropriate controls.
• Monitoring system performance, investigating issues and working with colleagues and suppliers to resolve problems efficiently.
• Supporting the implementation of new systems, functionality and process improvements, contributing to project planning, testing and delivery.
• Developing, maintaining and enhancing financial reports and management information to meet business and stakeholder requirements.
• Using reporting tools and data analysis to help improve the quality, accessibility and usefulness of financial information.
• Supporting financial systems controls through reconciliations, data reviews, testing and assurance activities.
• Creating and maintaining system documentation, procedures and guidance to support consistency and business continuity.
• Developing and delivering training materials to help colleagues use finance systems effectively, explaining technical information in a clear and accessible way.
• Building strong working relationships with Finance colleagues, system users, stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure systems meet business needs.
• Gathering user feedback and identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting capabilities.
• Contributing to the wider Finance Systems team programme while balancing competing priorities and maintaining high standards of accuracy and service.

What You Will Need to Apply:

• Proven accountancy experience and a sound understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Experience implementing, administering, maintaining or improving finance and accounting systems.
• Strong IT skills, including advanced Microsoft Office knowledge and expert-level Excel capability.
• Experience developing financial reports, management information and analytical outputs to support business decisions.
• An understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, data integrity and system governance.
• Experience supporting system changes, project delivery or process improvement within a finance environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to interpret financial and operational data and communicate findings clearly.
• Effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to support and train colleagues with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and build relationships across different teams.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and/or Power BI would be particularly advantageous. Familiarity with other ERP systems or business intelligence tools will also be valuable. An accounting qualification, alongside experience of scripting, programming or automation, would be beneficial but is not essential.
Experience working within a large corporate or complex organisation would be an advantage, although candidates from other environments with relevant finance systems experience are encouraged to apply.

What You Will Get in Return

In return, you will receive a salary of £37,000-£42,000, alongside the opportunity to develop your career at the intersection of finance, systems and technology.
This position offers varied responsibilities across financial reporting, systems administration, project delivery and process improvement, allowing you to broaden your technical expertise while making a meaningful contribution to the organisation's financial operations.
You will work alongside an established Finance Systems team, with opportunities to develop your knowledge of ERP systems, reporting tools and system implementation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining accounting knowledge with technology, problem-solving and continuous improvement.