ERP & Finance Systems Specialist — Drive Efficiency

University of Essex; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Essex is seeking a technically minded colleague to join our Finance Systems team within Finance, Planning and Data Insight. This role supports the operation, development and continuous improvement of the University’s finance systems on campus in Colchester.

You will provide application and technical support, assist end users, contribute to upgrades and reporting, and help safeguard data integrity.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree, AAT qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting an ERP or finance system.
• Understanding of core financial processes (AP, AR, GL).
• Strong Excel skills and confidence analysing system issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide application and technical support, resolving system issues and assisting end users.
• Support system upgrades, testing and enhancements.
• Produce reports, analyse data and maintain data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve functionality.
• Maintain documentation, controls and security measures.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Relevant degree or AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The University of Essex is seeking a technically minded colleague to join our Finance Systems team within Finance, Planning and Data Insight. This role supports the operation, development and continuous improvement of the University’s finance systems on campus in Colchester.

You will provide application and technical support, assist end users, contribute to upgrades and reporting, and help safeguard data integrity.