Systems Accountant - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Systems Accountant - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Location: Office-based (Greater Manchester)

Salary: £41,650 - £56,000

Type: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Accountant with strong experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) to join a global organisation undergoing major digital transformation. You'll take full ownership of D365 BC, ensuring it runs efficiently and continues to evolve with business needs.

This is a hands-on role that blends finance, systems, and project delivery. You'll work closely with the finance team and other departments to drive continuous improvement, system optimisation, and best-in-class user experience.

• Act as the subject matter expert for D365 Business Central, configuring, maintaining, and enhancing core finance modules (GL, AP, AR, Tax, VAT, Inventory, etc.)
• Support and lead activities across requirements gathering, testing, UAT, training, and go-live support
• Partner with Finance to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Manage upgrades, change requests, and integrations (including Salesforce)
• Deliver workshops, documentation, and training for users and superusers
• Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and standardisation across global entities
• Contribute to system strategy and digital transformation projects
• Provide internal system support and troubleshooting

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Systems Accountant or similar role using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Solid understanding of finance processes, reporting, and internal controls
• Proven ability to translate finance requirements into scalable system solutions
• Experience across finance modules such as GL, AP, AR, Tax, and VAT
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across departments
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform or Power BI
• Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Experience with agile delivery or enterprise roadmap planning

• Take ownership of a global D365 BC platform
• Play a key role in digital transformation and systems optimisation
• Collaborative, supportive, and purpose-driven team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

• 22 days' annual leave 8 bank holidays
• 4 additional paid Eid holidays
• Birthday leave
• Pension matched up to 4%
• Health benefits (24/7 GP access, EAP, Health Cash Plan - post probation)
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible start and finish times (core hours 10 AM - 4 PM)
• Additional benefits for long service (Car scheme, enhanced leave, wellbeing discounts)

To apply, send your CV to or call for a confidential chat.