Accountant - Oracle Specialist

We are partnering with a world leading science and research company in their search for an Oracle Accounting Specialist. This is a 12-month temporary role based in Horsham, offering a hybrid working model (2-3 days in the office) and a pay rate of up to £46 per hour via PAYE.

The Role:

Following a recent transition to Oracle, you will support the stabilisation, standardisation, and continuous improvement of the accounting function. Combining hands-on operational accounting expertise with end-to-end process analysis, you will address current issues and backlogs, strengthen controls, and establish defined, sustainable future-state procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Analysis & Stabilisation:
Conduct detailed reviews of end-to-end accounting processes to identify gaps, address backlogs, and implement simplified, standardised workflows. Complex Issue Resolution:
Investigate and resolve complex accounting issues surrounding accruals, outstanding balances, and period-end accounting topics. Reconciliations & Month-End:
Perform detailed reconciliations and provide hands-on operational support across core accounting activities and month-end close processes. Control & Documentation:
Document existing processes, define clear ownership and control points, and develop transparent future-state procedures post-Oracle go-live.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with international Finance, AP, and operational stakeholders across Switzerland, the UK, and the USA to drive consistent global solutions. Continuous Improvement:
Track identified improvement actions through implementation to ensure root causes are fully addressed and dependency on individual knowledge is reduced. This role could be right for you if you have:
Technical

Experience:

Strong, hands-on finance background across Oracle products. Oracle Module Expertise:
In-depth working knowledge of Oracle modules, specifically AP, AR, Project Costing, and Fixed Assets. Process Mapping & Remediation:
Proven experience clearing accounting backlogs, mapping end-to-end workflows, and establishing robust internal controls. Stakeholder Management:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate findings, risks, and recommendations to international management teams. Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003