Role: General Ledger Analyst (D365 Implementation)
Purpose
Support the successful implementation of Dynamics 365 General Ledger, ensuring data integrity, migration accuracy, and business readiness ahead of go-live.
Key Responsibilities
- Validate data migration from legacy GL (Navision) to D365, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and reconciliation
- Perform end-to-end reconciliations (trial balance, sub-ledgers, opening balances, intercompany) pre- and post-migration
- Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, working across Finance, Data, and Technology teams
- Support chart of accounts mapping and ensure alignment to target operating model and reporting requirements
- Participate in UAT, validating financial outputs, postings, and reporting integrity in D365
- Support cutover readiness, including balance validation, opening position sign-off, and go-live controls
- Document reconciliation logic, assumptions, and issues logs to support audit and control requirements
Key Deliverables
- Signed-off data migration reconciliation packs
- Validated opening balances in D365
- Documented issues, resolutions, and audit trail
- UAT evidence supporting financial integrity of the ledger
- Input into go-live readiness assessment
Experience & Skills
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong general ledger and financial control experience (ideally in FS / regulated environment) - ideally more than 5 years post qualification
- Proven experience supporting GL implementations or system migrations (D365 preferred)
- Deep understanding of data reconciliation, trial balance integrity, and financial close processes
- Strong Excel/data skills; ability to analyse large datasets and trace issues
- Experience working with multiple source systems and data mappings
Key Attributes
- Detail-oriented with strong control mindset
- Able to work at pace in a programme environment with tight deadlines
- Strong stakeholder engagement across Finance, Technology, and Transformation teams
- Pragmatic problem solver with a focus on delivery and outcomes
Success Measures
- Zero material data integrity issues at go-live
- Timely completion of migration validation and reconciliation sign-offs
- Clean audit trail supporting financial control and assurance
Smooth transition to business-as-usual ledger operations
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
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