£350 per day (Inside IR35) | 6-12 month assignment | Leicester (4-5 days on site)
Gleeson are supporting a leading FTSE-listed organisation in Leicester in seeking an experienced Interim System Accountant to support a major finance transformation programme within its Group and Operational Finance functions.
Working closely with both the transformation team and the current finance environment, this role will play a key part in ensuring the successful transition of core finance systems to Oracle. As a tester for the new system, you will act as the bridge between finance and technology, ensuring strong financial control standards are embedded throughout the implementation.
Key responsibilities if the Interim Systems Accountant
Support the Oracle finance transformation project within the Group Financial Control team
Write and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts based on real-world finance scenarios
Identify system issues, control gaps and process improvements during testing
Support data migration activities including mapping, reconciliation and validation of financial data
Assist in the design and testing of financial reporting outputs in the new system
Produce training materials and support the wider finance team through the transition
Ensure new system processes meet group financial control and reporting requirements
Requirements for Interim Systems Accountant
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) preferred
Experience working within large, complex organisations is essential
Strong background in financial accounting and financial controls is essential
Proven experience supporting finance transformation, ERP implementation or systems upgrades, ideally Oracle, is essential
Experience supporting UAT, data migration or finance systems testing is essential
Advanced Excel skills to SQL level is essential
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical processes for finance stakeholders
This is a hands-on interim role offering excellent exposure within a high-profile transformation programme inside a large, established group finance environment.
For this role, please note:
Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for any sponsorship.
Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Leicester to accommodate 4 days onsite - this is non-negotiable.
CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised.At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
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Salary description
£300.00 - £350.00 per day