Interim Systems Accountant

Interim Systems Accountant

West London (Hybrid)

Up to £100,000

2-3 days in office

The Opportunity

We are working with a large, internationally recognised services business operating within a fast-paced, operationally complex environment. The organisation supports major global clients and has a strong presence across the UK, offering excellent exposure and long-term career progression within a high-performing finance team.

About The Role

The System Accountant will play a key role in managing, maintaining, and improving the integrity of financial systems. This role ensures seamless integration between SAP, Business Central, WMS (Warehouse Management System), CBASE, and other business-critical applications.

This role bridges the gap between finance and IT, supporting financial reporting, system enhancements, and business process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across SAP, Business Central, WMS, CBASE, and other systems.
• Lead or support projects to improve system performance, streamline processes, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Liaise with IT, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure effective communication and system alignment.
• Support the design, testing, and implementation of system upgrades, patches, and new modules.
• Provide day-to-day user support for finance-related systems and troubleshoot system issues.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system processes, data flows, and controls.
• Assist in developing automated reports and dashboards to improve financial insight and decision-making.
• Monitor internal controls within systems to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic reconciliations between systems and investigate discrepancies.

What you'll have:

Essential

• Strong experience with SAP (FI/CO or similar modules)
• Systems implementation experience
• Good understanding of WMS and inventory/stock system workflows
• Familiarity with CBASE or similar operational systems
• Proven experience in a system accountant or finance systems support role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Experience with system integration projects
• Experience in Business Central
• Knowledge of SQL, data mapping, or scripting tools
• Experience in a multi-system environment with data reconciliations and process mapping
• Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or part-qualified