Finance Systems Accountant

Altum Consulting are recruiting for a Finance Systems Accountant to join a thriving medical research company in central London. The successful candidate will support the implementation of a new accounting system (Certinia) and play a critical role in ensuring the system is set up for success both technically and operationally. This role is for an initial 4 months with the potential to extend.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to assist with the implementation of the new accounting system.
• Lead the documentation and analysis of existing financial processes and controls, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring they are mapped to the new system.
• Ensure that the new accounting system aligns with business needs, compliance requirements, and internal controls.
• Assist in the development of a strong post-implementation process that promotes efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to accounting standards.
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in current processes and recommend and implement changes to streamline workflows post-implementation.
• Work closely with the finance and accounting team to ensure smooth data migration and system integration.
• Ensure that new workflows and financial controls meet regulatory and compliance standards.

You'll be/have:

• A Qualified Accountant with experience in accounting system implementations, preferably in ERP systems on Salesforce, or similar
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience in process optimization and improvement within finance operations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with technical teams and business users.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve system and process issues.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

For further information please contact Jen McMurray on the attached details. Candidates will be considered immediately for interview and start.