Overview
The ERP Project Accountant will play a critical role in implementing Microsoft Business Central for a Nottinghamshire-based manufacturing business. This position focuses on the finance aspects of the ERP project, requiring close collaboration with the Finance Director and Head of Manufacturing to ensure accurate data migration and process alignment. Ideal candidates will have a background in accounting and finance, combined with hands-on experience in ERP implementations and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior finance and manufacturing leadership to drive the implementation of Microsoft Business Central.
- Ensure the accurate setup and migration of finance master data, including supplier and customer codes.
- Oversee VAT configuration and finance processes throughout the project.
- Manage trial balance data mapping, migration, and reconciliation.
- Design and implement the chart of accounts and financial reporting requirements.
- Analyze manufacturing costing and associated accounting processes.
- Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validate system outputs.
- Support users during the implementation and adoption phases as a key Business Central super-user.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with ERP implementation experience.
- Strong understanding of finance functions, including trial balance, reconciliations, and VAT.
- Experience in manufacturing environments, particularly with costing, inventory, BOMs, and production processes.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central or Dynamics NAV is advantageous but not essential.
- Ability to work collaboratively with operational and manufacturing teams while diving deep into financial details.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and improve finance processes during implementation projects.
- Previous involvement in finance transformation or systems projects is preferred.