Systems Accountant 12 month FTC

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Systems Accountant to play a pivotal role in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central across Hesley Group. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the finance systems transformation programme, helping to replace our existing accounting software with a modern, efficient and scalable solution that will support the organisation's future growth.

Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, the wider Finance Team, and external implementation partners, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful design, configuration, testing, and deployment of the new finance system. You will review existing financial processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and help deliver streamlined, automated ways of working across the business.

Key responsibilities will include mapping current finance processes, designing and configuring ledgers and reporting structures, supporting data cleansing and migration activities, reconciling balances between systems, and carrying out comprehensive user acceptance testing. You will also play a leading role in developing robust financial controls and processes, including purchase-to-pay workflows, while identifying opportunities to integrate the new system with other business applications.

Following implementation, you will provide training and ongoing support to users across the organisation, ensuring colleagues are confident and capable in using the new system. You will continue to review processes post-go-live, identifying opportunities to maximise system functionality, improve reporting, and drive efficiencies.

This role would suit a qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong systems knowledge, project experience, and a passion for improving processes through technology. If you enjoy problem-solving, working collaboratively with stakeholders, and delivering meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong accounting background and a passion for finance systems and process improvement. The successful candidate will have proven experience working within an accounting environment and be a confident user of accounting software, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

You will bring hands-on experience of finance system implementation projects, including process mapping, data cleansing and migration, testing, and reporting design. Alongside your accounting knowledge, you will possess exceptional IT skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, and the ability to analyse and manipulate financial data effectively.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working to challenging deadlines within a project environment. Strong communication skills are essential, enabling you to build effective relationships and engage with stakeholders at all levels across the organisation.

We are seeking someone who is collaborative, proactive, and enjoys working as part of a team to achieve shared goals. Above all, you will be professional, reliable, and trustworthy, with the integrity to handle sensitive and confidential financial information. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining finance expertise with technology to drive positive change and deliver lasting business improvements.