Sage 50 Finance Systems Contractor

Overview

Location: Ireland (Hybrid). Contract: 3 - 4 months (Potential Extension). I am recruiting for an experienced Sage 50 Finance Systems Contractor to support a finance automation programme and future ERP migration initiative. Working across finance, data, and technology teams, you will help optimise month-end processes, support system integration activities, validate automated outputs, and contribute to migration readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and validate month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and management accounts.
• Act as Sage 50 SME, supporting data extraction, validation, reconciliation, and integration activities.
• Define and validate automation rules, controls, and exception handling processes.
• Review automated outputs, investigate discrepancies, and support data quality assurance.
• Assist with ERP migration preparation, including data mapping, testing, and process continuity.
• Maintain strong controls, audit trails, and governance standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of finance or accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on Sage 50 expertise.
• Deep understanding of month-end close, reconciliations, and journal processing.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with finance systems improvement, automation, or transformation projects.

Desirable

• Finance systems integrations.
• ERP migration experience (NetSuite advantageous).
• Exposure to automation, workflow, RPA, or AI-enabled solutions.
• Public sector or regulated environment experience.

Ideal Profile

Finance Systems Accountant or Transformation Consultant with the ability to bridge finance and technology teams while ensuring robust controls, data quality, and process efficiency.