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Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Finance Data & Systems Accountant to play a pivotal role in the success of this project. This is a unique opportunity to combine accounting expertise, data analysis and systems knowledge within a purpose-driven organisation that is committed to improving mental health, wellbeing and support services across Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cleansing, validation and preparation of finance and procurement data for migration.
• Review and rationalise master data including suppliers, customers, cost centres, nominal codes and projects.
• Develop and maintain data migration templates and mapping documents.
• Coordinate data extraction, transformation and loading activities with implementation partners.
• Ensure migrated data is complete, accurate and fully reconciled.
• Investigate and resolve migration discrepancies and exceptions.
• Support multiple migration cycles including mock migrations and final cutover.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA), finalist/part-qualified accountant, or qualified through significant relevant experience.
• Experience supporting finance systems implementation, upgrade or optimisation projects.
• Experience working with ERP or finance management systems.
• Experience preparing, validating and reconciling large volumes of financial data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to challenge existing processes and drive improvements.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to travel occasionally to Inspire locations and supplier meetings as required.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of financial data migration and ERP implementation projects.
• Knowledge of chart of accounts design and reporting structures.
• Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Knowledge of VAT, fixed asset accounting and finance governance requirements.
• Experience within the charity, health or social care sector.