Accountant- UAT (6-12 Months Fixed Term Contract) at Collinson

Purpose of the job

• We are on a look out for an Accountant to come and join our team on a 6–12-months fixed term contract. Our Finance team is growing and it's an exciting time to join the team. We are looking for bright, motivated people who have a passion for making a difference.
• The individual will be coming in to focus and support UAT testing. This is a key role to ensure the system functions are integrating and the tools are set up and configured correctly. This role will be involved in several steps that ensure that requirements meet the end user.

Key Responsibilities 

• To support the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics (D365) as our core finance system. Carrying out various finance processing and reporting scenarios, capturing results and providing clear and constructive feedback.

Financial Process Management (R2R, P2P, O2C):

• Execute and optimize core financial processes within D365 Finance, including Record to Report (R2R), Procure to Pay (P2P), and Order to Cash (O2C).
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in transaction processing, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate and analyze financial reports using D365 Finance, providing insights to support business decision-making.
• Develop custom reports and dashboards as needed.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

D365 Finance User Acceptance Testing (UAT):

• Actively participate in the UAT phase of the D365 Finance implementation project.
• Develop and execute test scripts to validate system functionality and data integrity.
• Identify and document system defects and provide feedback to the project team.
• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure the system meets their needs and expectations.

System Optimization and Support:

• Provide ongoing support to finance teams using D365 Finance.
• Identify opportunities for system optimization and process improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with D365 Finance updates and new features.
• Train end users on best practices for D365 finance.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with finance teams, IT, and external consultants to ensure successful project implementation and ongoing system support.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Purchase ledger, sales ledger, or journal posting experience. A mix of experience would be a huge advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics or similar billing and accounting systems. Microsoft Dynamics experience would be a huge advantage.
• Proven experience in financial process management (R2R, P2P, O2C).
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
• Proactive, self-motivated with the ability to work to strict deadlines and able to take initiative and follow through
• Strong affinity for numbers and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible approach and ability to effect change and solve problems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Desired

• Experience in a similar role within the Finance industry.
• Knowledge of data migration and integration.
• Experience in UAT for ERP implementations, preferably D365 Finance.
• Experience of high-volume finance transaction processing
• Experience with financial1 reporting tools such as Power BI.