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SAP Systems Support Accountant - 12m FTC

Mountfitchet Group · Other

Job Description

As a key member of the accounts transformation team, duties will include but are not limited to: 

  • Support the implementation and rollout of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud across multiple group entities.
  • Assist with data gathering, cleansing, validation, and migration activities.
  • Support the configuration and localisation of finance processes within SAP.
  • Perform system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and scenario-based process testing.
  • Assist with chart of accounts mapping, financial workflows, and system integrations.
  • Support the development of finance reports, process documentation, and training materials.
  • Provide user support during deployment, go-live, and post-implementation stabilisation.
  • Work closely with Finance, IT, and external implementation partners to resolve issues and improve processes.
  • Assist in the development of controls, security access, and segregation of duties (SoD) requirements.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the transition to business-as-usual system support

Qualifications

Essential

  • Proven experience working on SAP S/4HANA implementation, transformation or migration programmes.
  • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or significant experience within Finance Systems.
  • Strong understanding of core finance processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and financial reporting.
  • Experience supporting data migration, testing, system configuration and user training.
  • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and reconcile large datasets.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Technology and project teams.

Desirable

  • SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation experience.
  • Experience designing workflows and business processes.
  • Experience with reporting tools, SQL or data-querying experience.
  • Experience supporting multinational finance operations.
  • Understanding of SAP security, user roles and access management.

Additional Information

  • 12 month Fixed Term Contract (potential to be extended/ permanent)
  • 22 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
  • Free onsite gym with weekly classes 
  • Free breakfast, lunch and snacks in our onsite canteen "The Hangar" 
  • Private healthcare and pension
  • 2x giving back days per year 
  • Mid-Senior Level

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