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Systems Accountant

Wirral Permanent £45,000 - £52,000 per year View Job Description
Michael Page are seeking a Systems Accountant with a strong focus on process improvement, internal controls, and finance systems implementation. This is a hands-on, change-focused role based on the Wirral, where you'll play a key part in enhancing the finance function. Working closely with finance leadership and stakeholders, you'll take ownership of controls, workflows, and governance across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
  • Systems focussed
  • Growing business!

About Our Client

Our client are well-established, fast-growing manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term investment. Operating in a regulated, operationally complex environment, the business is focused on building a best-in-class finance function to support continued growth.

Job Description

The duties of the Systems Accountant include:

  • Designing and embedding approval workflows, authorisation levels, and access controls within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • Supporting the rollout and optimisation of Continia Document Capture, Expense Management and Creditsafe
  • Enhancing finance workflows, automation, validation rules, and posting restrictions
  • Documenting end-to-end finance processes, workflows, and SOPs
  • Overseeing expense management, corporate card, and Amazon Business reconciliations
  • Producing monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis
  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring MTD compliance and robust control account reconciliation
  • Designing and embedding a strong internal control and segregation of duties framework
  • Creating and maintaining a Delegation of Authority matrix
  • Implementing master-data governance and audit trails
  • Training finance and operational teams and supporting change management initiatives

The Successful Applicant

This role would suit a commercially aware Systems Accountant who enjoys bringing structure, clarity, and control into evolving environments.

You'll ideally have:

  • ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be part-qualified)
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • Exposure to Continia and Creditsafe (or similar systems)
  • A solid understanding of internal controls, governance, and segregation of duties
  • Excellent communication skills and a process-improvement mindset



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 per annum.
  • Generous holiday allowance to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Permanent role in a medium-sized organisation in the FMCG industry.
  • Collaborative and supportive company culture.



This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to thrive in a rewarding role on the Wirral. Apply now to join a respected team in the FMCG sector!

Contact
Regan McPhilbin
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6937905
Phone number
+44 151 255 3787

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
System Accountant
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wirral
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Regan McPhilbin
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3787
Job reference
JN-022026-6937905