Overview
The ERP Project Accountant will play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of Microsoft Business Central within a Nottinghamshire-based manufacturing business. The contractor will work closely with the Finance Director and Head of Manufacturing to ensure a smooth transition by focusing on finance-related processes and data structures. This position is ideal for a qualified accountant who has experience in ERP implementations and a thorough understanding of finance and manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of Microsoft Business Central for finance processes.
- Ensure finance master data, including supplier and customer codes, is accurately set up.
- Oversee VAT configuration and related financial processes.
- Manage trial balance data mapping, migration, and reconciliation.
- Develop and implement the chart of accounts and financial reporting requirements.
- Coordinate manufacturing costing and accounting processes.
- Identify gaps, discrepancies, and areas for process improvement.
- Provide user support and training during implementation and adoption of the new system.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with ERP implementation experience.
- Strong understanding of finance functions, processes, and accounting principles.
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central or Dynamics NAV is beneficial.
- Previous involvement in finance transformation or systems projects.
- Manufacturing experience, especially in costing, inventory, BOMs, and production processes, is preferred.
- Detail-oriented with a hands-on approach to finance data and structures.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with both finance and operational teams.
- Experience in user acceptance testing (UAT) and process reconciliation is an asset.