We are excited to be recruiting a Systems Accountant for a market leading environmental services organisation based in Pontefract. This is a newly created role to bridge the gap between finance and IT, ensuring our financial systems and processes are robust, efficient, and support strategic decision-making. Working closely with cross-functional teams to implement, enhance, and maintain our financial systems while providing insightful data analysis to drive performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with a wide range or ERP systems and a strong understanding of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (OTC) processes. The successful candidate will support the delivery of accurate and timely consolidation financial data and the maintenance of data integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the implementation and ongoing management of financial and ERP systems, ensuring alignment with business needs.
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Collaborate with the finance team to streamline processes and improve reporting capabilities.
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Develop, test, and deploy system upgrades and new functionalities.
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Provide training and support to staff on system use and best practices.
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Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards through system configuration.
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Analyse financial data to generate actionable insights and support strategic planning.
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Act as the key liaison between finance, IT, and external software providers.
Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience;
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ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
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Proven experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, and process automation.
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Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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A proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful