Business Central Consultant in UK

Akita Intelligent Solutions is the specialist business technologies and insight division of Akita Systems Limited. We create bespoke solutions using technologies including Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint and Power Platforms (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Apps Portals and Power Automate). We are now looking for a new Consultant - Business Central to join our team!

As a Consultant – Business Central at Akita IS, your role will involve:

• Recognising and developing opportunities for new and existing customers, adding value to their business through efficient and cost-effective solutions.
• Identifying opportunities to migrate customers from other platforms to Business Central.
• Creating repeatable delivery processes to increase the efficiency of Business Central implementations.
• Delivering solutions for customers using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the wider Power Platform.
• Being responsible for workshops with customers to identify requirements and opportunities for improvement.
• Interpreting customers’ requirement and translating into a clear solution design document.
• Analysing breakdown and troubleshooting customers’ practice and functional processes.
• Training and implementation of Business Central, ensuring customers understand how to maximise the use of the product, through a structured and user-friendly delivery method.
• Carrying out business analysis to ensure an efficient and cost-effective solution is proposed.
• Configuration and testing, with a detailed introduction to the customer, and providing appropriate support.
• Installation and data migration to Business Central.
• Being customer facing and responsible for training and implementation of Business Central, ensuring customers understand how to maximise use of the product, through a structured and user-friendly delivery method.
• Monitoring and updating in line with the contract of service, including identifying opportunities to extend Business Central, where appropriate.
• Ensuring delivery of projects in line with agreed project plan, including, timelines, budgets, customer expectations and resource planning.
• Supporting Service Desk by troubleshooting issues with Business Central, demonstrating a professional, respectful, and proactive approach to customer service. To give support during and after implementation to customers.
• Being budget conscious and assisting the team with the necessary control for successful delivery.
• Being an ambassador of the Company and the software solution that we provide.
• Helpdesk support by troubleshooting issues with Business Central, demonstrating a professional, respectful and proactive approach to customer service.
• You may be required to undertake additional tasks within your capabilities and fulfil other duties in line with business needs.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Dynamics 365 Business Central certifications.
• Previous experience worked for a Microsoft Partner.
• Skilled in various Business Central functionalities, including:

General Ledger, Cash Book, Fixed Assets, Sales Ledger – Account Receivable, Purchase Ledger – Account Payable,

Projects, Warehousing, Inventory, Time Sheet, Resource, Intercompany, Business Central Approval Workflows,

Roles & Permission and CRM.

• Preferred experience with Business Central functionalities:

Cash Flow, Manufacturing, Service and HR.

Person Specification:

• A logical, methodical approach to the task at hand.
• Excellent attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• High standards of customer service.
• A personable nature.
• A history of being a proven self-starter.
• Effective communication across cross-functional teams and diverse clients / stakeholders.
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Constructive problem-solver.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Location: Remote or Office-based (Wrotham)

Salary:

Dependent on skills and experience

Start date:

ASAP

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

37.5 per week

Shift times:

08:45-17:15

Holiday entitlement:

24 days, rising to 30 days subject to terms after 3 years’ continuous service (excluding 8 bank holidays)

Sick pay:

Commencing after 6 months continuous employment (terms apply)

Apply for this role

To apply for the role, please submit a CV detailing your skills and relevant experience.

For further information please email