Hire Systems and Project Accountants to power finance transformation

Whether you’re implementing a new ERP, optimising your finance data architecture or driving project-based transformation, Robert Half connects you with Systems Accountants, Finance Systems Analysts and Project Accountants who deliver measurable business results.

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Why partner with Robert Half

As finance transformation accelerates across the UK, demand for professionals who bridge finance, technology, and project delivery has never been higher. Our dedicated finance systems and project accounting recruitment specialists understand the intersection of accounting expertise and digital systems, helping you hire people who don’t just maintain your systems, but maximise their performance.

Finance systems experts — specialists who understand both accounting and ERP transformation.

Global reach, local insight — 300+ offices worldwide, delivering trusted recruitment across the UK and beyond.

9 out of 10 clients recommend us

How our project and systems accounting recruitment works

At Robert Half, we deliver specialist finance systems and project accounting professionals faster, and with greater accuracy than traditional hiring methods. We combine deep market insight with technology-led AI search to connect you with talent who transform how your finance function operates.

Connect

We begin with a focused consultation to understand your finance transformation goals, system environment, and team structure. Whether you’re hiring for an ERP implementation project, upgrading your reporting systems, or strengthening your internal controls, we pinpoint the exact mix of technical and accounting expertise you need. Our recruiters map your requirements to the right profiles, from systems accountants and finance systems analysts to project accountants who can deliver measurable results.

Select and screen

Leveraging our proprietary talent network and AI-enabled recruitment technology, we identify the strongest finance systems and project accounting professionals across the UK. Each candidate is pre-screened by finance specialists, ensuring they combine systems fluency (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Dynamics 365, NetSuite) with real-world accounting capability. You receive a refined shortlist, typically within days, complete with verified skills, project histories and cultural fit assessments.

Hire with confidence

Once you’ve selected your preferred candidate, we manage every stage of onboarding and post-placement follow-up. Our involvement doesn’t end when the hire starts — we stay engaged to ensure your new systems accountant or project accountant delivers measurable impact, from improved reporting accuracy to faster month-end cycles. We also gather feedback and performance data to continuously optimise your finance systems hiring strategy.

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Find a UK office near you

With Robert Half, you access top accounting talent across the UK, including London, Manchester, Edinburgh and more. We're your trusted systems and projects accounting recruitment agency for hiring solutions nationwide.

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Looking for broader accounting hiring support?

We connect you with candidates who bring the right skills and experience to fit your needs. In addition to systems accounting, we also recruit across:

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Accounting operations

Tax and treasury

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Frequently asked questions

A systems accountant brings finance and technology together to make your systems work harder for your business. They improve reporting, automate processes and strengthen financial control. Our recruiters take the time to understand how your ERP environment supports your finance goals so we can identify professionals who will add long-term value to your team.

What does a systems accountant do?

A systems accountant brings finance and technology together to make your systems work harder for your business. They improve reporting, automate processes and strengthen financial control. Our recruiters take the time to understand how your ERP environment supports your finance goals so we can identify professionals who will add long-term value to your team.

Both roles are essential to a modern finance function. A systems accountant focuses on your ERP or finance systems, ensuring they’re configured for accuracy and efficiency. A project accountant manages the financial performance of programmes and change initiatives. Our recruitment specialists can advise you on which role will have the most impact depending on your project stage and business priorities.

How is a systems accountant different from a project accountant?

Both roles are essential to a modern finance function. A systems accountant focuses on your ERP or finance systems, ensuring they’re configured for accuracy and efficiency. A project accountant manages the financial performance of programmes and change initiatives. Our recruitment specialists can advise you on which role will have the most impact depending on your project stage and business priorities.

If you are upgrading or implementing an ERP system, or planning a finance transformation project, it’s the right time to bring in a systems accountant. Our consultants can assess where your finance processes and systems may need additional expertise and advise on the right profile, from interim support to permanent leadership roles.

When should I hire a systems accountant?

If you are upgrading or implementing an ERP system, or planning a finance transformation project, it’s the right time to bring in a systems accountant. Our consultants can assess where your finance processes and systems may need additional expertise and advise on the right profile, from interim support to permanent leadership roles.

The ideal candidate combines professional accounting credentials (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with proven experience across ERP or EPM platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or Dynamics 365. At Robert Half, we go beyond matching skills on paper. Our recruiters speak the language of both accounting and technology, ensuring each professional can deliver measurable results in your finance environment.

What experience should I look for in a systems or project accountant?

The ideal candidate combines professional accounting credentials (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with proven experience across ERP or EPM platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or Dynamics 365. At Robert Half, we go beyond matching skills on paper. Our recruiters speak the language of both accounting and technology, ensuring each professional can deliver measurable results in your finance environment.

Compensation depends on the scope of the role, system expertise, and market conditions. Our consultants provide tailored salary benchmarking and insights for every engagement. For the latest UK data, our Salary Guide, which covers systems accountants, finance systems specialists, and project accountants across all regions.

What salary or day rate should I expect to pay?

Compensation depends on the scope of the role, system expertise, and market conditions. Our consultants provide tailored salary benchmarking and insights for every engagement. For the latest UK data, our Salary Guide, which covers systems accountants, finance systems specialists, and project accountants across all regions.

Hiring times can vary depending on project urgency and system complexity. Because our consultants maintain an active network of pre-qualified systems and project accounting talent, we can often provide shortlists within days. We’ll work closely with you to set clear timelines and ensure your recruitment process is efficient, transparent, and aligned with your project deadlines.

How long does it take to hire a systems or project accountant?

Hiring times can vary depending on project urgency and system complexity. Because our consultants maintain an active network of pre-qualified systems and project accounting talent, we can often provide shortlists within days. We’ll work closely with you to set clear timelines and ensure your recruitment process is efficient, transparent, and aligned with your project deadlines.

Finance transformation increasingly depends on close collaboration between finance and IT. At Robert Half, our finance systems recruiters work alongside our technology specialists who place ERP developers, data engineers, and business analysts. This integrated approach means we can build blended teams that deliver end-to-end results — from system design and implementation to reporting and automation. Clients benefit from a single, coordinated hiring partner across both finance and technology.

How does Robert Half’s IT recruitment expertise benefit finance and systems hiring?

Finance transformation increasingly depends on close collaboration between finance and IT. At Robert Half, our finance systems recruiters work alongside our technology specialists who place ERP developers, data engineers, and business analysts. This integrated approach means we can build blended teams that deliver end-to-end results — from system design and implementation to reporting and automation. Clients benefit from a single, coordinated hiring partner across both finance and technology.