Finance System Accountant

Warner Hotels; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Finance Systems Accountant to maintain and enhance financial systems, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and experience with financial tools like Unit 4 ERPx. The ideal candidate will also support the finance team in system management and improvements for better financial health.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Onsite parking

Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

Discounts for Warner breaks

Discounted food and drinks

Pension scheme

Shopping discounts and VIP access at O2

Qualifications

• Experience in system implementation and management of general ledger.
• Experience with automated expense systems.
• Experience supporting a finance team with FP&A systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic vision for finance systems.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance financial processes.
• Oversee implementation and delivery of new systems.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with financial systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional education in Finance or Banking

Tools

Unit 4 ERPx

i.Buy

Concur

Job description

The Finance Systems Accountant is responsible for the maintenance of financial systems within Warner, principally the General ledger, FP&A, payment and expenses processing systems. Ensuring the finance systems support financial operations, drive efficiency, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement, ultimately contributing to the organisation's financial health and success.

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the finance systems
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance financial processes and ongoing efficiency
• Oversee the implementation and delivery of new systems
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with financial systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies
• Ensuring adequate security controls and segregation of duties exists within the various financial systems and user roles within financial applications
• Support the External statutory audit process
• First point of contact for the finance team for system failures
• Focus on the day to day support with the Finance Team as they utilise the system to drive efficiency and finance processes.
  Excel (comfortable with utilising formulas to manipulate data add efficiency into processing time and reporting)
• Knowledge of Financial Accounting system Unit 4 ERPx, and supporting systems i.Buy, Concur an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in Finance or Banking is a plus.
• Experience of system implementation and management of general ledger
• Experience of automated expense systems
• Experience of system implementation and management of general ledger and FP&A systems to support a finance team

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Onsite Parking
• Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office
• Great deals on Warner breaks for you, your friends and family
• Discounted food and drinks at our on-site restaurant
• Pension Scheme
• Other discounts on variety of shopping experiences, high street brands and access to a VIP box at the O2