Job Details

System Accountant

Category:

Accounting

Employment Type:

Contractor

Industry:

Accountant - Systems

Contact Name:

Rhys Cole

Contact Email:

rhys.cole@perigongroup.com.au

Contact Phone:

Date Published:

11-Mar-2026

Job Description:

  • $140k-$160k + Super
  • Sydney CBD Office
  • 2 days working from home
  • About the Opportunity
    Join a dynamic company in Sydney CBD as their Systems Accountant! Lead the end-to-end implementation and optimization of ERP and BI systems while acting as the critical bridge between finance, technology, and operations.

    What makes this role special:
    • Lead a major ERP and BI platform implementation from start to finish
    • 6-month contract with genuine opportunity to transition to permanent
    • Attractive package of $140k-$160k + superannuation
    • Flexible working with 1-2 days work from home per week
    Responsibilities
    As our Systems Accountant, you'll drive financial system transformation:
    • Program Management- Oversee the full ERP and BI rollout from planning through to launch and stabilization
    • Platform Configuration- Build system structures including accounting hierarchies, workflows, controls, and reporting frameworks
    • Stakeholder Coordination- Partner with vendors and business teams to deliver project milestones on schedule
    • Testing & Migration- Lead UAT, data conversion, system verification, and transition execution
    • User Training- Drive adoption through training delivery, documentation, and change management
    • Solution Design- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and functional designs
    • Process Automation- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention
    • Financial Reporting- Develop dashboards and analytics to support commercial decision-making
    • Data Integrity- Ensure accuracy of financial information across integrated systems
    • Documentation- Maintain comprehensive system documentation and audit-ready procedures
    Skills Needed
    • 3-5 years' experience in systems accounting, ERP implementation, or finance transformation
    • Hands-on experience with ERP platforms (Microsoft Business Central, Oracle NetSuite, or similar)
    • Strong Excel and reporting skills; Power BI experience highly regarded
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems (CPA/CA preferred)
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities
    • Project management skills with ability to manage competing priorities
    Next Steps
    If you're a systems-focused accountant ready to lead ERP transformation and drive business impact, this could be your ideal opportunity.

    Apply now or contact Rhys Cole at rhys.cole@perigongroup.com.au for more information about this opportunity.
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