Your new company
A forward-thinking Edinburgh-based organisation is undertaking a significant finance transformation programme and is seeking a Systems Accountant to support this journey. This is a project-focused role with strong potential to make a visible impact across finance and technology.Your new role You will work at the intersection of finance and IT, helping to enhance financial systems, improve reporting capabilities, and drive process efficiencies.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting system upgrades, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Driving automation and streamlining finance processes using modern tools
• Delivering insightful reporting and dashboards to support decision-making
• Supporting testing, troubleshooting, and optimisation of finance systems
• Assisting with the rollout and adoption of new tools and processes
• Ensuring strong governance and compliance across system changes

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working with finance systems / ERP platforms
• Strong reporting and data analysis skills (e.g. Power BI or similar)
• Ability to engage stakeholders and support business change
• A proactive mindset with a passion for improving systems and processes

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile transformation project
• Exposure to modern finance systems and technologies
• Collaborative working environment with hybrid flexibility
• Competitive day rate / salary depending on experience

What you need to do now
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