Systems Accountant Elite 3E

Robert Half Talent Solutions are currently working with an organisation in the legal sector for a permanent Financial Systems Accountant with expertise in Elite 3E Practice

You will act as the functional owner of the Elite 3E Practice Management System, ensuring its integrity, optimisation and effective use across the firm.

This role will provide end-to-end functional ownership of 3E, ensure financial data integrity and regulatory compliance, lead system optimisation post go-live, and act as the bridge between Finance, IT and external suppliers.

Ownership will extend to additional best in class integrations with 3E such as InTapp and CRM systems.

System Ownership & Governance

• Act as the named functional owner of Elite 3E.
• Maintain documented control over core financial data structures (clients, matters, rates, billing settings).
• Own systems integrations.
• Ensure integrity of WIP, AR, AP and GL configuration.
• Oversee access controls in collaboration with IT.
• Support audit and regulatory requirements, including SRA Accounts Rules.

B. BAU & Support Oversight

• Own the day-to-day 3E support model.
• Ensure clear triage between functional and technical issues.
• Provide second/third-line support on complex matters.

C. Optimisation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements within 3E.
• Reduce manual workarounds and improve efficiency.
• Lead annual rate update process.
• Improve reporting capability and data quality.
• Support BI development and validation.

D. Change & Project Leadership

• Lead functional design for enhancements and upgrades.
• Chair a 3E change advisory board including impact assessment and comms.
• Manage 3E releases and regression testing.
• Maintain and continuously improve a 3E test pack (core, custom, integrations).
• Assess system impact of firm initiatives.
• Work with IT on integration changes.

Required Experience

Essential:

• Direct experience implementing, running and optimising Elite 3E.

Salary to £90,000. Remote working with occasional travel to Cardiff

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