Senior Transformation and Integration Accountant

Senior Transformation and Integration Accountant

Join to apply for the Senior Transformation and Integration Accountant role at SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Fixed term contract for 6 months supporting the Head of Finance Transformation and Integration to implement Workday and Adaptive planning.

Reporting to the Head of Finance Transformation and Integration, you will act as a subject‑matter expert, interfacing between operational finance teams and change teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Proactively create and provide advice on reporting and Workday best practices to senior stakeholders
• Take the lead in driving Workday projects and initiatives through to completion with support from the rest of the team
• Support implementation of the new system, chart of accounts, data reconciliations, reporting and financial planning, including documenting and testing processes and procedures
• Work with operational colleagues to gain their input and buy‑in, hand‑over when ready, and provide system and reporting support and training
• Identify and implement improvements to existing ways of working
• Provide advice ensuring financial implications and controls are fully considered, acting in the best interests of Sovereign Network Group

You should have previous experience implementing Workday
, strong report‑writing capability, and understanding of financial planning and analysis. Additional qualifications include:

• Strong working knowledge of processes and controls around financial processing, accounting, and management accounting preparation
• Good understanding of relevant legislation and accounting principles for Housing Associations (desirable)
• Track record of working effectively in a changing and continuously improving environment
• Strong senior stakeholder management and collaboration experience
• Highly numerate and computer literate with strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Knowledge of Agresso, SUN Accounting system or other finance systems (desirable)
• Qualified Accountant, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent postgraduate accounting qualification (desirable)

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of flexible benefits package
• 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and life cover at 4x salary
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including gym membership and access to 24/7 virtual GP service

Sovereign Network Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds.