Systems Accountant Data Migration Lead

Michael Page FinanceBirminghamreedpublished 10/16/2026
Must-have:SeniorLeadHybrid

About the company

My client is seeking a Systems Accountant to lead the finance workstream of a significant financial systems migration. Acting as the key Finance SME, you'll work closely with Finance, Technology and senior stakeholders to ensure the successful migration, testing and implementation of a new finance platform.

Your tasks

Description

  • Leading the finance systems migration workstream
  • Data migration, cleansing, mapping, reconciliation and validation
  • Translating finance requirements into system processes and workflows
  • UAT, defect resolution, cutover and go-live support
  • Improving finance processes, reporting and MI
  • Supporting documentation, training and change management

Requirements

  • Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent
  • Finance systems / Systems Accountant experience
  • Experience of finance system implementation, migration or upgrades
  • Strong knowledge of core accounting processes
  • Data migration, reconciliation and testing experience
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong stakeholder management capability
  • Desirable: MRI Financials, finance transformation

What we offer

Job Offer

  • 12 month Fixed-term contract.
  • Up to £73,000 plus benefits
  • Hybrid working