Technical Systems Accountant

Independent Body - Interim Technical Systems Accountant - Up To £450 Per Day - 3 Months - Manchester

Your new company
Independent statutory body working across the UK and responsible for financial sustainability within Sports.
Your new role
In this interim position, you will play a key role in supporting the Finance Lead with the development, implementation, and integration of the organisation's core accounting framework. This is a hands-on, technically focused role that demands strong expertise in configuring accounting systems, structuring general ledgers, and translating both statutory and management reporting requirements into scalable system solutions.You will combine solid technical accounting knowledge with practical systems experience, confidently operating at both a strategic design level and in detailed system configuration.Please note, this is a 3-month contract with the potential to be extended dependent on performance. The role offers full-time flexible hybrid working, with 1-2 days in the office required per week in Manchester.
What you'll need to succeed

You must be a fully qualified Accountant (CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA Level) with strong technical and financial expertise.

You must be an excellent communicator with a hands-on approach and the ability to immediately impact projects.

Candidates with a history of setting up newly established finance functions in small-medium sized organisations would be well suited to this role.

Experience of deploying and using AI to drive efficiencies is desirable.

You will have a proven history of successfully implementing process improvements and setting up finance systems, with practical knowledge of accounting system configuration, requisitioning process, setting up of Chart of Accounts, accruals and pre-payments.

Integra system experience would be desirable but not essential.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to join and influence a newly established finance team, where your skill set as an experienced contractor can really have an impact at a pivotal time for the organisation. The role offers fantastic hybrid working within a collaborative office environment, paying a competitive rate of up to £450 per day, dependent on experience.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Georgia Wilson at Hays Manchester now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.