Interim Systems Accountant
Wade Macdonald · London, London
Interim Systems Accountant at Wade Macdonald, based in London, London, paying £500 - £600 per day. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- £500 - £600 per day
- Location
- London, London · Hybrid
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 11 hours ago
- Closes
- 20 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Accountant
About 51% above the going rate for accountant
Reference 4317
About the role
6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Central London | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)
We are working with a client in the final stages of a major SAP implementation. With the project scope recently reduced and go-live just 10 weeks away, they require an experienced Interim Systems Accountant to ensure financial data integrity, accurate reporting and a successful transition.
This is a hands-on assignment requiring someone who can bridge the gap between finance, systems and data.
The Role
Working closely with Finance, IT and operational teams, you will:
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Reconcile system outputs to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
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Support the transition and integration of data from the operational system into SAP.
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Identify, investigate and resolve missing or incomplete data.
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Map and validate data flows across systems, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
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Ensure SAP outputs feed accurately into Power BI for P&L and balance sheet reporting.
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Troubleshoot reconciliation issues, data inconsistencies and reporting discrepancies.
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Help establish robust, reliable financial reporting processes ahead of and following go-live.
About You
We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong systems, data and financial reporting experience.
You will bring:
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Proven experience in systems accounting, finance transformation or ERP migration projects.
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Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric or Power BI.
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Strong data flow mapping and reconciliation experience.
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A good understanding of Bronze, Silver and Gold data architecture.
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The ability to identify data quality issues and implement practical solutions.
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Strong knowledge of P&L, balance sheet and financial reporting processes.
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A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to deliver within tight deadlines.
SAP implementation experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Assignment
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Duration: 6 months
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Location: Central London – 3 days onsite per week
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Day Rate: Competitive – Outside IR35
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Start: ASAP
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a business-critical systems transformation, ensuring the integrity of financial data and reporting as the business moves into SAP.
Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Reference: 4317 · Posted 11 hours ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via Wade Macdonald
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