Interim Systems Accountant

Role: Interim Systems Accountant – 6-Month FTCSalary: £85,000 – £90,000 Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 2/3 days on-site per week) Reporting to: Financial Controller Overview: We’re seeking an articulate and switched-on Interim Systems Accountant to support a critical project around accounting software implementation. This role is pivotal in streamlining processes, ensuring data accuracy, and transitioning the finance team seamlessly from legacy systems to the upgraded platform. Background: Over the past two years, the accounting system has undergone an upgrade, but the go-live phase encountered significant challenges, with 90% of data impacted due to third-party issues. The team is now dual-running systems, reconciling historic data, and transitioning fully to the new system. Responsibilities: Project Support: Collaborate with the project board to evaluate processes, coordinate testing, and ensure smooth system transitions. Training & Documentation: Develop training plans, coordinate and deliver training sessions, and write comprehensive documentation for system processes and project reports. Process Optimisation: Analyse and streamline finance processes, ensuring efficiency and alignment with FinancialForce functionality.