Systems Accountant

SF Partners are seeking an experienced Systems Accountant to support a key project, specifically the migration to Agresso/Unit4 Cloud. This is a critical role working at the intersection of finance and IT, ensuring a smooth transition while maintaining data integrity, system functionality, and business continuity.

This is a 6-month contract.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the migration from Agresso on-premise to Agresso/Unit4 Cloud
Design, build, and optimise financial reports
Set up and maintain reporting structures, including trees and hierarchies (e.g. cost centres, departments, chart of accounts)
Ensure reporting outputs align with business requirements and statutory reporting needs
Work with stakeholders to refine reporting capabilities and improve data visibility
Act as the bridge between Finance and IT teams throughout the project lifecycle
Review and optimise existing finance system processes and workflows
Ensure accurate data migration, reconciliation, and validation
Support system configuration, testing (UAT), and deployment phases
Identify and resolve system issues and discrepancies
Deliver user training and provide post-implementation support
Maintain documentation of processes, controls, and system changes

Key Requirements

Proven experience as a Systems Accountant or Finance Systems Specialist
Strong hands-on experience with Agresso
Solid understanding of finance processes (GL, AP, AR, reporting)
Experience in data migration, system testing, and implementation
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability