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Finance Systems Consultant @ The Guardian

LondonOnsiteFull-timePosted 43 days ago

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About this role

Finance System Consultant - QuickBooks Advanced (Charity | Contract | £400/day)

I am excited to be working with a small UK charity (£2M income, 20 staff) to deliver a focused, low-complexity implementation of QuickBooks Advanced, replacing Sage ahead of July 2026.

This is a well-defined, short engagement suited to someone who can get in, structure things properly, and get out without fuss.

Contract: 10 days over 4–6 weeks Timing: Mid-May ? End June 2026 Rate: £400 per day

Scope

Set up QuickBooks Advanced (finance + payroll)Simplify and redesign chart of accountsImplement Classes (departments), Projects (funds), Locations (if needed)Migrate budgets from ExcelSupport payroll migration (with additional support available)Build straightforward, usable reportingEnable a clean month-end processProvide light handover/training Why this role

Clearly scoped, no moving goalpostsSmall organisation, quick decision-makingNo VAT complexitySupport available where needed (e.g. payroll migration)Opportunity to deliver a clean, well-structured system end-to-end Requirements

QuickBooks Advanced implementation experienceUnderstanding of charity finance (restricted/unrestricted funds)Experience migrating from Sage or similarPractical, delivery-focused approach Outcome

A clean, functional system live by July with minimal reliance on Excel and a confident internal team.

If you have the above skill and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I woudl love t have a conversation with you!

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