Finance Change Accountant

AccountancyJobs • Part Time • G1, Glasgow, Glasgow City, City of Glasgow, United Kingdom • £65,000 / year • 2m ago

Are you a Qualified Accountant looking for an exciting new project? Mac Recruit Group is working in partnership with a reputable organisation to recruit a Finance Change Accountant.

Role Overview: Our client, a well-regarded organisation, is seeking a Part Time Finance Change Accountant to join on an initial 6 month fixed term contract and support the Finance function in enhancing the financial control environment. This role involves driving change and automation within core finance systems and processes, replacing Accounts Payable/Receivable and Payment systems, and re-engineering control and reporting processes. This position is vital for achieving the finance function’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

Managing finance change project plans according to agreed scope and timelines
Leading data cleansing to ensure data accuracy for migration
Collaborating with vendors to configure systems/workflows to meet the finance function's specific needs
Leading User Acceptance Testing
Overseeing integration and implementation of new systems
Designing and implementing re-engineered internal financial controls aligned with the new controls environment
Reviewing and refining financial policies and procedures to mitigate risk and enhance operational efficiency
Ensuring the integrity of financial data, including reconciliations and reporting outputs
Developing a new reporting suite to provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making and performance improvement
Supporting wider business representatives with guidance and training
Working closely with IT and other departments to integrate enhanced control measures into wider business processes
Re-engineering supporting processes and reporting

Personal and Professional Qualities:

Ideally Qualified Accountant with 3+ years PQE
Strong understanding of finance operations, systems, and processes
Proven success in leading change initiatives within finance or similar environments
High levels of confidentiality and integrity
Advanced MS Excel capabilities
Excellent planning, prioritisation, and time management skills, delivering high-quality output to agreed deadlines
Good communication skills (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail
Strong team player with the ability to use own initiative