Finance System Change Accountant

esure Group; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK is seeking a Finance System Change Account to join their finance department. This role focuses on supporting financial system upgrades, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Candidates should possess strong system reconciliation skills, an accounting qualification, and an understanding of financial systems. The company offers various benefits including competitive salary, flexible working options, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus flexible days

Company funded private medical insurance

50% discount on insurance products for employees and partners

Volunteering days to support local communities

Qualifications

• Excellent system reconciliation skills.
• Understanding of data feeds/interfaces into Finance Systems architecture.
• Good knowledge of financial systems with potential on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Support design, testing, and maintenance of financial systems.
• Coordinate financial system change projects and timelines.
• Maintain and support Oracle Financials and related tools.

Skills

System reconciliation skills

Understanding of Finance Systems architecture

Project management knowledge

Understanding of insurance

Education

CIMA, ACA, or ACCA accounting qualification

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Ready to join a team that's leading the way in reshaping the future of insurance? Here at esure Group, we are on a mission to revolutionise insurance for good!

We’ve been providing Home and Motor Insurance since 2000, with over 2 million customers trusting us to keep them covered through our esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands. With a bold commitment for digital innovation, we're transforming the way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we’re now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Finance System Change Account to join our finance department.

We are seeking a motivated individual to support the Finance Systems Change Lead in delivering upgrades our financial systems. This role combines technical expertise, stakeholder communication, and process understanding to ensure smooth, compliant system changes aligned with strategic goals. A key focus is maintaining efficiency and accuracy across financial systems following our transformation.

What you’ll do:

• Support design, testing, and maintenance of financial systems
• Coordinate financial system change projects and timelines
• Maintain and support Oracle Financials and related tools
• Capture and document system change requirements
• Assist with change management and communication
• Support system configuration and technical updates
• Develop and manage system testing plans
• Deliver training and support for system users
• Monitor the performance of updated financial systems

Qualifications

What we’d love you to bring:

• Have excellent system reconciliation skills.
• Understanding of data feeds/interfaces into Finance Systems architecture.
• Good knowledge of financial systems in general (on-the-job training would be provided in respect of esure’s systems if not used previously).
• An accounting qualification, such as CIMA, ACA, or ACCA.
• Good knowlege of project management, business requirements and software testing
• A good understanding of insurance, although training will be given.

The Interview Process (subject to change):

• You’ll start with an introductory call with one of our Recruitment Partners. This is a ‘get to know you session’ and for you to explore the position in more detail.
• 1st stage: 30 minute screening with hiring manager
• 2nd stage: 1 hour interview, scenario and competency based questions

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?:

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and potential.
• Discretionary bonus scheme that recognises your hard work and contributions to esure’s success.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 flexible days and the ability to buy and sell further holiday.
• Our flexible benefits platform is loaded with perks to choose from, so you can build a personal toolkit to support your health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and finances.
• Company funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues.
• Fantastic discounts on our insurance products! 50% off for yourself and spouse/partner and 10% off for direct family members.
• We’ll elevate your career with hands-on training, mentoring, access to our exclusive academies, regular career conversations, and expert partner resources.
• Driving good in the world couldn’t be more important to us. Our colleagues can use 2 volunteering days per year to support their local communities.
• Join our internal networks and communities to connect, learn, and share ideas with likeminded colleagues.
• We’re a proud supporter of the ABI’s ‘Make Flexible Work’ campaign and welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. Our hybrid working approach also puts you in the driving seat of how and where you do your best work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate individuality and create spaces where unique backgrounds and experiences can come together. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, in turn enabling us to better serve our customers, community and build a stronger organisation. Our commitment to inclusion extends to every part of our business, from hiring practices to professional growth opportunities, ensuring equal access and support for all.