It Manager - Systems Accountant

About the role

The IT Manager - Systems Accountant is a newly established position within the Booker IT team. In this role, the individual will oversee the delivery of the change and compliance program agenda across the Booker Group Finance teams. Additionally, they will play a crucial role in supporting and delivering effective, secure, and efficient systems.

Reporting to the IT Finance Team Manager, the new role involves steering the successful execution of our SAP system roadmap. This includes overseeing the end-to-end life cycle of projects with varying complexity and criticality. These initiatives span from supporting Finance reporting, ongoing departmental continuous improvement programs, and delivering new functionality that aligns with our Health/Safety/Legal, Customer Satisfaction, and Cash Profit agenda.

A key focus of this role will be to lead the implementation of new technologies aimed at driving greater segregation of duties compliance. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing new controls to enhance our ICFR audit processes.

Applicants for this position should possess knowledge of SAP modules such as Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).

Strong analytical abilities are essential for configuring and optimising financial processes, while a profound understanding of financial reporting standards is necessary. Success in this role relies on effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Additionally, troubleshooting experience is valuable for upholding system integrity and ensuring smooth financial operations.

This role can be based in either our Eccles or Watford office, and is offered with a car allowance. 

Role Responsibility

• Oversee the delivery of the change and compliance program across the finance teams
• Work proactively with stakeholders to improve processes and maximise system asset utilization.
• Work to deliver system improvements and projects to support the company\'s growth plans and customer satisfaction.
• Work to identify project issues that will or are impacting systems stability, availability, and functionality, and then work promptly and proactively to mitigate and resolve such issues.
• Work to reliably and efficiently produce timely and accurate project management documentation.
• Manage the allocation of internal and external IT development and testing resource.

You will need

• In-depth understanding of financial reporting standards to ensure compliance and precision in financial documentation.
• Strong investigative skills to identify and address discrepancies and anomalies in financial information.
• Demonstrated expertise in utilising SAP systems, with a focus on Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.
• Building the appropriate business justification and benefits cases to support the change programme.
• Ability to translate the Finance team’s business requirements into simple and easy-to-use system processes.
• A desire to affect change
• Excellence in building positive relationships with our stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise and organise projects to meet business needs, and an eye for detail.

Whats in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About The Company

Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*