Interim Systems Accountant - SAP Migration
6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Central London | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)
We are working with a client in the final stages of a major SAP implementation. With the project scope recently reduced and go-live just 10 weeks away, they require an experienced Interim Systems Accountant to ensure financial data integrity, accurate reporting and a successful transition.
This is a hands-on assignment requiring someone who can bridge the gap between finance, systems and data.
The Role
Working closely with Finance, IT and operational teams, you will:
- Reconcile system outputs to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Support the transition and integration of data from the operational system into SAP.
- Identify, investigate and resolve missing or incomplete data.
- Map and validate data flows across systems, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure SAP outputs feed accurately into Power BI for P&L and balance sheet reporting.
- Troubleshoot reconciliation issues, data inconsistencies and reporting discrepancies.
- Help establish robust, reliable financial reporting processes ahead of and following go-live.
About You
We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong systems, data and financial reporting experience.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in systems accounting, finance transformation or ERP migration projects.
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric or Power BI.
- Strong data flow mapping and reconciliation experience.
- A good understanding of Bronze, Silver and Gold data architecture.
- The ability to identify data quality issues and implement practical solutions.
- Strong knowledge of P&L, balance sheet and financial reporting processes.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to deliver within tight deadlines.
SAP implementation experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Assignment
- Duration: 6 months
- Location: Central London - 3 days onsite per week
- Day Rate: Competitive - Outside IR35
- Start: ASAP
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a business-critical systems transformation, ensuring the integrity of financial data and reporting as the business moves into SAP.
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