Systems & Process Accountant

Systems & Process AccountantLondon Hybrid 12-Month Contract 37 Hours per WeekThe OpportunityAre you a qualified accountant with strong ERP and systems experience looking for an opportunity where you can make a real impact?We are looking for a Systems & Process Accountant to join a high-performing finance team on an initial 12-month contract, providing maternity leave cover. This is an excellent opportunity to combine your accounting expertise with your systems knowledge, taking ownership of key finance processes while acting as a trusted point of contact and subject matter expert for the wider finance team.You'll play a pivotal role in keeping finance systems, processes and reporting running smoothly, working closely with colleagues across Finance, Financial Shared Services and specialist Oracle support teams.This is a hybrid role based in London, offering the opportunity to work flexibly while remaining closely connected to the wider finance function.What You'll Be DoingAs Systems & Process Accountant, you'll have a varied role spanning ERP systems, financial processes, cash management and month-end activities. Key responsibilities will include:Supporting Oracle period close activities each month, including additional year-end procedures.Providing first-line functional support for Oracle Financials and resolving system and interface exceptions.Coordinating Oracle sub-ledger reconciliations and supporting the integrity of financial data.Acting as a Subject Matter Expert for finance systems and the Period Close application.Providing day-to-day systems and functional application support to the Finance team.Supporting Oracle Financials system maintenance and year-end process coordination.Maintaining master data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy.Managing cost centre maintenance across ERP, Workday, TM1 and MyTime.Supporting Concur administration.Taking responsibility for cash and bank management, including reconciliations.Posting payroll into the general ledger and completing associated reconciliations.Building strong working relationships across the Finance and Financial Shared Services teams.Liaising with Oracle support teams and other relevant stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.Supporting other finance systems and process activities as required.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who combines solid accounting fundamentals with a genuine interest in finance systems and processes.You'll ideally have:A professional accountancy qualification, ideally CIMA, ACA or ACCA.At least one year of post-qualification experience.Strong experience and understanding of ERP systems, particularly Oracle Financials.Detailed working knowledge of Oracle Financials R12, ideally covering AP, AR, GL, FA, PA and CM, as well as Web ADI.Experience of management accounting within a commercial environment.Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively across Finance and wider business teams.A proactive, analytical approach to identifying and resolving systems and process issues.Why Consider This Role?This is a fantastic opportunity for an accountant who wants to move beyond traditional accounting and play a key role at the intersection of finance, systems and business processes.You'll gain exposure across a broad range of finance systems and processes, work with stakeholders at different levels, and become a key point of expertise within the finance function. The role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make an immediate contribution within an established and collaborative team.If you're a qualified accountant with strong Oracle Financials experience and enjoy solving problems, improving processes and being the person others turn to for systems support, we'd love to hear from you.