Systems Accountant - Dynamics AX/D365

I am currently recruiting a Systems Accountant role for a fast expanding PE backed retailer in Central London.

You will add value to the business through driving technology and process efficiency improvements in line with the Business Strategy as part of the Enterprise Applications team.

The role involves supporting the BAU and continuous business and systems improvements initiatives globally across all Finance areas.

You will help manage the functional finance area of enterprise applications enhancements from defining business and systems requirements right through to UAT, training and implementation, dealing with high-level stakeholders in a business-critical, fast-moving role.


Responsibilities:

• Deliver BAU finance systems activity to the Finance function - month-end, period-end, issue investigation and resolution, reporting, scenario analysis
• Be the liaison between IT and the business for all enterprise applications continuous improvement endeavours and change projects
• Review and challenge current operational processes and information requirements to ensure optimum use is being made of the company's existing system facilities
• Design, specify and implement value-adding technology solutions in line with the business strategy
• Identify, analyse and document business and technical requirements (e.g. process, solution design, configuration, security, documents, reports)
• Ensure that new solutions are clearly documented and that super users are adequately trained
• Regularly liaise with business stakeholders on the continuous improvement roadmap
• Provide 2nd line support for day to day BAU issues
• Keep on top of system bugs logging, testing and resolution
• Work closely with internal and external development teams on application design changes and issues
• Adhere to a strict change control policy for all application developments and configurations
• Support the Test Manager with the design and execution of tests for continuous application update releases
• Facilitate knowledge transfer amongst peers through proactive cross-functional communications and documentation
• Keep abreast of emerging enterprise applications technologies and partake in updating the application roadmap

To be our Systems Accountant you will also possess these qualities:

• Track record in analysing business requirements, delivering technical business solutions and systems administration
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft technologies including Dynamics AX/D365FO (essential)
• Excellent accounting knowledge
• Hands on experience of ERP systems and integrations with satellite applications
• Proven ability to learn and test new business application functionalities
• Ability to analyse complex data sets and relational databases
• Ability to write clear business documentation, such as business process documents, technical specifications and training documents
• Experience in building reports in AX/D365 Management Reporter desirable
• Experience as a business analyst/systems accountant having previously worked on a large scale project
• Experience in end-to-end global operations within a fashion brand desirable

Personal Qualities:

• Logical thinker with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical teams
• Innovative, curious, creative and forward thinking
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Proactive team player but also able to self-manage

Benefits:

• £60k
• 7.5% Bonus
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Life insurance
• 65% discount across the brands