Overview

Position Title: Financials System Accountant

Company: Primark

Location: Oldham, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Oracle Financials Systems Accountant responsible for ensuring the Oracle Financials system is fit for purpose in terms of accounting functionality and security, in line with best practices.

Responsibilities: 

  • Maintenance of mappings between Primary & Secondary Ledgers.
  • Represent the Systems Accountant function at the Chart of Accounts Review Forum.
  • Intervention to manage the creation and closure of CCIDs where necessary
  • Ensure relevant Policy and Procedure documents are reviewed and kept up to date.
    Responsible for General Ledger Configuration including:
  • Work with Architects, System Integrators and others representing the Systems Accountancy functions when new projects are being implemented e.g. when new Legal Entities are set up.
  • Process User Access requests ensuring they are consistent with our Segregation of Duties Matrix
    Provide input on matters relating to Oracle Financials as part of the change lifecycle process which is managed by our Change Approval Board.
  • Setup and maintenance of Flex Values, Attributes & Keys across our Chart of Accounts Segments including Business Units, GL Codes, Cost Centres, Locations and Projects 
  • and conduct quarterly User Access Reviews to satisfy audit requirements.
  • Set up Cashflow Mappings and Bank Transaction Codes to support the Cash Management team
  • Maintain an Action Log of changes applied to the system.
  • Set up Fixed Asset Calendars, Asset Books, Asset Categories and Asset Keys to support the Fixed Asset Team.
  • Act as the owner for Finance Hierarchy data by conducting relevant approvals following master data changes or to deliver new reporting requirements.

Reqirements:

  • A knowledge of Excel4Apps which is used for reporting and journal entry is desirable.
  • A knowledge of the Oracle Financials schema to underpin the generation of data extracts using SQL Developer.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • AGIS setup and support knowledge desirable.
  • An understanding of how SQL Server Master Data Services works is desirable.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Oracle Financials experience with at least two years working in a Systems Accountant role with Master Data Management Unit responsibility is required.
  • Ideally be a qualified accountant or a part-qualified accountant with a good working knowledge of the different areas of Finance.
  • A knowledge of ConfigSnapshot is desirable.
  • Web ADI setup and support knowledge.
  • A knowledge of More4Apps is desirable.

About Primark

Primark is an international clothing retailer employing more than 65,000 colleagues across 14 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women’s, men’s and kid’s, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories. With a focus on creating great retail experiences in-store, Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026, including upcoming new markets of Romania and Slovakia.